W. J. Bryan Elementary

Q: Is W. J. Bryan Elementary a good school?

W. J. Bryan Elementary ranks 1549 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

W. J. Bryan Elementary is a public elementary school in North Miami, Florida, serving 622 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

W. J. Bryan Elementary stands out for several key factors. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (70.74%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 56.71% to 87.92% African American. Additionally, W. J. Bryan Elementary has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.5% to 23.5%, compared to the surrounding schools, which have rates ranging from 8.6% to 28.2%. The school's test scores are also consistently lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 41%, compared to 53% for Miami-Dade and the state.

Another notable factor is the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.4% to 90.59% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 16.33% to 79.66%. Additionally, W. J. Bryan Elementary has the lowest per-student spending among the nearby schools, ranging from $9,564 to $11,895 per student, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $12,148 to $17,436 per student. While W. J. Bryan Elementary faces these challenges, some nearby schools, such as Miami Shores Elementary and Mater Academy Bay Biscayne North Miami Elementary, demonstrate stronger academic performance, suggesting that the issues at W. J. Bryan Elementary may be addressable.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

1201 NE 125th St
North Miami, FL 33161

(305) 891-0602

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1549^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,895

Students who attend W. J. Bryan Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	North Miami Middle School
High:	North Miami Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 622

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.7%

Hispanic:

25.2%

White:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details W. J. Bryan Elementary ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 206^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.48. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (70.7%), Hispanic (25.2%), White (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. J. Bryan Elementary is 17.7. 201 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare W. J. Bryan Elementary employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. J. Bryan Elementary is $11,895. 182 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

W. J. Bryan Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for W. J. Bryan Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	26.21	1284^th	1688	23.9%
2007	16.81	1561^st	1786	12.6%
2008	11.40	1662^nd	1789	7.1%
2009	18.38	1593^rd	1847	13.8%
2010	16.03	1698^th	1919	11.5%
2011	23.59	1616^th	1985	18.6%
2012	36.52	1289^th	1984	35.0%
2013	30.96	1465^th	2029	27.8%
2014	21.90	1712^th	2064	17.1%
2016	27.99	1553^rd	2087	25.6%
2017	29.89	1506^th	2112	28.7%
2018	19.69	1793^rd	2118	15.3%
2019	31.75	1549^th	2182	29.0%
2021	21.59	1787^th	2247	20.5%
2022	20.64	1839^th	2219	17.1%
2023	23.62	1779^th	2240	20.6%
2024	32.48	1549^th	2256	31.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for W. J. Bryan Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	409	269	46	245	0	n/a	n/a	0	969
1989	443	394	42	291	0	n/a	n/a	0	1170
1990	396	466	37	310	0	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1991	372	581	39	350	0	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1992	375	655	46	374	0	n/a	n/a	0	1450
1993	377	751	51	435	0	n/a	n/a	0	1614
1994	328	793	52	447	0	n/a	n/a	0	1620
1995	262	875	52	439	3	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1996	262	875	52	439	3	n/a	n/a	0	1631
1997	221	962	44	483	6	n/a	n/a	0	1716
1998	186	893	29	424	6	n/a	n/a	0	1538
1999	163	900	28	415	6	n/a	n/a	0	1512
2000	140	921	28	397	4	n/a	n/a	0	1490
2001	111	950	22	420	4	n/a	n/a	0	1507
2002	79	883	21	375	3	n/a	n/a	0	1361
2003	79	883	21	375	3	n/a	n/a	0	1361
2004	71	907	20	382	1	n/a	n/a	0	1381
2005	59	932	15	350	1	n/a	n/a	0	1357
2006	35	948	15	349	1	n/a	n/a	0	1348
2007	19	584	11	183	0	n/a	n/a	9	806
2008	21	542	9	175	0	n/a	n/a	7	754
2009	27	565	10	184	0	n/a	n/a	13	799
2010	14	574	11	169	0	n/a	n/a	2	770
2011	24	571	8	165	0	1	8	0	777
2012	18	599	9	127	1	0	12	0	766
2013	19	583	10	129	1	0	9	0	751
2014	23	536	14	131	0	0	11	0	715
2015	25	541	16	138	0	0	10	0	730
2016	23	553	13	137	0	0	7	0	733
2017	25	552	9	136	0	0	4	0	726
2018	25	532	16	149	0	0	1	0	723
2019	29	533	17	135	0	0	2	0	716
2020	24	503	14	147	0	0	4	0	692
2021	23	464	12	154	0	0	6	0	659
2022	19	456	10	141	0	0	6	0	632
2023	13	440	5	157	1	0	6	0	622

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W. J. Bryan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	969	46.0	21.0	31.4
1989	1170	50.0	23.4	45.3
1990	1209	57.0	21.2	49.6
1991	1342	62.0	21.6	54.4
1992	1450	65.0	22.3	55.9
1993	1614	65.0	24.8	64.1
1994	1620	75.0	21.6	68
1995	1631	80.0	20.4	74.1
1996	1631	80.0	20.4	74.1
1997	1716	82.0	20.9	76.7
1998	1538	83.0	18.5	76.9
1999	1512	84.0	18.0	84.9
2000	1490	83.0	18.0	86.8
2001	1507	83.0	18.2	87.9
2002	1361	77.0	17.7	90.4
2003	1361	77.0	17.7	90.4
2004	1381	76.0	18.2	92.8
2005	1357	83.0	16.3	93.5
2006	1348	87.0	15.5	86.7
2007	806	58.0	13.9	89.6
2008	754	62.0	12.2	88.1
2009	799	58.7	13.7	90.5
2010	770	54.0	14.2	91.7
2011	777	57.0	13.6	91.1
2012	766	51.0	15.0	93.9
2013	751	50.0	15.0	93.9
2014	715	48.0	14.8	94.3
2015	730	46.0	15.8	96
2016	733	43.0	17.0	88.3
2017	726	44.0	16.5	89.8
2018	723	45.0	16.0	83.3
2019	716	44.0	16.2	86.7
2020	692	43.0	16.0	83.8
2021	659	42.0	15.6	90.6
2022	632	37.0	17.0	87.2
2023	622	35.0	17.7	75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W. J. Bryan Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	969	46.0	21.0	31.4
1989	1170	50.0	23.4	45.3
1990	1209	57.0	21.2	49.6
1991	1342	62.0	21.6	54.4
1992	1450	65.0	22.3	55.9
1993	1614	65.0	24.8	64.1
1994	1620	75.0	21.6	68
1995	1631	80.0	20.4	74.1
1996	1631	80.0	20.4	74.1
1997	1716	82.0	20.9	76.7
1998	1538	83.0	18.5	76.9
1999	1512	84.0	18.0	84.9
2000	1490	83.0	18.0	86.8
2001	1507	83.0	18.2	87.9
2002	1361	77.0	17.7	90.4
2003	1361	77.0	17.7	90.4
2004	1381	76.0	18.2	92.8
2005	1357	83.0	16.3	93.5
2006	1348	87.0	15.5	86.7
2007	806	58.0	13.9	89.6
2008	754	62.0	12.2	88.1
2009	799	58.7	13.7	90.5
2010	770	54.0	14.2	91.7
2011	777	57.0	13.6	91.1
2012	766	51.0	15.0	93.9
2013	751	50.0	15.0	93.9
2014	715	48.0	14.8	94.3
2015	730	46.0	15.8	96
2016	733	43.0	17.0	88.3
2017	726	44.0	16.5	89.8
2018	723	45.0	16.0	83.3
2019	716	44.0	16.2	86.7
2020	692	43.0	16.0	83.8
2021	659	42.0	15.6	90.6
2022	632	37.0	17.0	87.2
2023	622	35.0	17.7	75.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W. J. Bryan Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$929 (11.2%)	$7,361 (88.8%)	$8,290
2019	$851 (10.1%)	$7,600 (89.9%)	$8,451
2020	$841 (8.8%)	$8,723 (91.2%)	$9,564
2021	$2,212 (21.1%)	$8,253 (78.9%)	$10,465
2022	$2,257 (20.4%)	$8,799 (79.6%)	$11,057
2023	$2,465 (20.7%)	$9,430 (79.3%)	$11,895

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. J. Bryan Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1549^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1779^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	46	37	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	53	34	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	51	36	15%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	44	40	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	39	40	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	53	34	19%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (W. J. Bryan Elementary)	49	35	14%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	716	622	13.1%
African American	533	440	17.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	17	5	70.6%
Hispanic	135	157	16.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	29	13	55.2%
Two or More Races	2	6	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.7%	75.4%	11.3%

Schools Near W. J. Bryan Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W. J. Bryan Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1201 NE 125th St	North Miami	33161	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 891-0602	622	35	17.7	75.4%	13 (2.1%)	440 (70.7%)	157 (25.2%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	32.5	1549^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.3%		23.6	1779^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.6%	230	40.0	41.0	49.0				53.0	55.0	38.0				41.0						$11,895	$2,465	$9,430
Mater Academy Bay Biscayne North Miami Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	12900 NE 17th Avenue	North Miami	33181	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 359-8580	496	0	42.0	16.3%	111 (22.4%)	37 (7.5%)	336 (67.7%)	7 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	85	300^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.7%		85	292^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.0%	8	78.0	69.0	84.0				80.0	72.0	66.0				64.0						$17,436	$1,804	$15,633
Archcreek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	702 NE 137th St	North Miami	33161	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 892-4000	442	28	15.7	78.7%	4 (0.9%)	369 (83.5%)	67 (15.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.1	1199^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.9%		42.5	1268^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.4%	69	42.0	50.0	50.0				49.0	62.0	59.0				48.0						$15,214	$3,298	$11,915
Natural Bridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1650 NE 141st St	North Miami	33181	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 891-8649	386	30	12.8	79.3%	3 (0.8%)	314 (81.3%)	67 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	56.2	941^st of 2256 public elementary schools	58.3%		68.7	647^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.1%	294	56.0	47.0	52.0				61.0	63.0	60.0				58.0						$16,233	$2,705	$13,527
North Miami Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	655 NE 145th St	North Miami	33161	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 949-6156	423	29	14.5	70.9%	10 (2.4%)	338 (79.9%)	71 (16.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	44.8	1222^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	45.8%		32.1	1550^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.8%	328	36.0	64.0	45.0				64.0	67.0	36.0				44.0						$14,829	$3,047	$11,781
Gratigny Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11905 N Miami Ave	Miami	33168	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 681-6685	417	31	13.4	72.2%	9 (2.2%)	318 (76.3%)	88 (21.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25.6	1749^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.5%		37.4	1402^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	37.4%	347	32.0	46.0	32.0				27.0	63.0	53.0				37.0						$17,191	$4,503	$12,688
Miami Shores Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10351 NE 5th Ave	Miami Shores	33138	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 758-5525	559	35	15.9	58.9%	46 (8.2%)	317 (56.7%)	173 (30.9%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	70.1	638^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.7%		61.8	800^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.3%	162	68.0	64.0	62.0				67.0	69.0	61.0				54.0						$12,437	$2,189	$10,248
Linda Lentin K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14312 NE 2nd Ct	North Miami Beach	33161	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 891-4011	674	42	16.0	76.3%	7 (1.0%)	570 (84.6%)	93 (13.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38	1401^st of 2256 public elementary schools	37.9%		43	1254^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.0%	147	43.0	48.0	47.0	51.0	40.0	41.0	49.0	48.0	49.0	57.0	35.0	63.0	45.0	42.0	72.0	67.0	95.0	62.0	$14,255	$4,198	$10,058
Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	255 NW 115th St	Miami	33168	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 953-3737	660	40	16.5	73.3%	9 (1.4%)	506 (76.7%)	142 (21.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	35.5	1475^th of 2256 public elementary schools	34.6%		38.2	1380^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.4%	95	55.0	39.0	52.0	53.0	44.0	37.0	58.0	43.0	40.0	50.0	41.0	15.0	19.0	33.0	83.0		93.0	61.0	$12,148	$2,616	$9,533
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	15640 NE 8th Ave	Miami	33162	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 945-1511	472	30	15.7	79.7%	6 (1.3%)	415 (87.9%)	45 (9.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	36.5	1446^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.9%		34.8	1474^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%	28	35.0	31.0	52.0				38.0	45.0	55.0				57.0						$13,784	$2,898	$10,886

Frequently Asked Questions about W. J. Bryan Elementary

Is W. J. Bryan Elementary a good school?

W. J. Bryan Elementary ranks 1549^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of W. J. Bryan Elementary?

Students at W. J. Bryan Elementary are 71% African American, 25% Hispanic, 2% White.

What schools do graduates of W. J. Bryan Elementary attend?

Students who attend W. J. Bryan Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Miami Middle School
High : North Miami Senior High School

How many students attend W. J. Bryan Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 622 students attended W. J. Bryan Elementary.

What district is W. J. Bryan Elementary in?

Miami-Dade

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