West Homestead K-8 Center

Summary:

West Homestead K-8 Center is a public school in Homestead, Florida, serving 851 students in grades PK-8 as part of the Miami-Dade school district. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (80.02%) and African American (18.68%), with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (61.34% to 96.37%).

Despite being part of the 24th-ranked district in Florida, West Homestead K-8 Center consistently underperforms academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school has a chronic absenteeism rate ranging from 20.8% to 49.2%, which is much higher than the norm. As a result, West Homestead K-8 Center has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Somerset Arts Academy, Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead), and Lincoln-Marti Schools International Campus, West Homestead K-8 Center stands out as an underperforming institution. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic performance, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and higher school rankings, suggesting that West Homestead K-8 Center could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues contributing to its poor performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1550 SW 6th St
       Homestead, FL  33030


(305) 248-0812

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
2218th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,742 Help


Students who attend West Homestead K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Homestead Middle School
High:    South Dade Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  851

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
African American:
18.7%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Homestead K-8 Center ranks worse than 98.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 280th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Homestead K-8 Center ranks worse than 80.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (80%), African American (18.7%), White (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Homestead K-8 Center is 17.7. 201 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare West Homestead K-8 Center employs 48 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Homestead K-8 Center is $10,742. 228 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Homestead K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Homestead K-8 Center 965th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See West Homestead K-8 Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for West Homestead K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.89 1574th 1688 6.8%
2007 4.25 1744th 1786 2.4%
2008 5.83 1736th 1789 3.0%
2009 5.68 1788th 1847 3.2%
2010 8.30 1831st 1919 4.6%
2011 7.67 1909th 1985 3.8%
2012 19.31 1680th 1984 15.3%
2013 18.03 1772nd 2029 12.7%
2014 18.02 1800th 2064 12.8%
2016 7.08 2016th 2087 3.4%
2017 7.25 2039th 2112 3.5%
2018 12.65 1954th 2118 7.7%
2019 16.92 1914th 2182 12.3%
2021 9.08 2145th 2247 4.5%
2022 9.52 2110th 2219 4.9%
2023 11.81 2106th 2240 6.0%
2024 5.54 2218th 2256 1.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Homestead K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 17.74 853rd 997 14.4%
2017 12.57 932nd 1031 9.6%
2018 17.73 885th 1035 14.5%
2019 13.14 980th 1099 10.8%
2021 15.24 998th 1136 12.1%
2022 24.06 903rd 1148 21.3%
2023 30.27 842nd 1177 28.5%
2024 22.41 965th 1196 19.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

West Homestead K-8 Center Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 15, 2016

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the staffs and worker are rude they're needed to Reevaluate how to handle situation with the kids .staffs are using inappropriate word to the kids Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Homestead K-8 Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 174 290 1 392 1 n/a n/a 0 858
1989 175 303 1 476 0 n/a n/a 0 955
1990 155 378 7 543 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
1991 169 469 8 567 0 n/a n/a 0 1213
1992 174 495 8 549 2 n/a n/a 0 1228
1993 94 451 6 443 17 n/a n/a 0 1011
1994 93 443 2 463 17 n/a n/a 0 1018
1995 89 432 2 571 10 n/a n/a 0 1104
1996 89 432 2 571 10 n/a n/a 0 1104
1997 70 419 2 492 6 n/a n/a 0 989
1998 82 469 7 488 6 n/a n/a 0 1052
1999 60 445 5 465 3 n/a n/a 0 978
2000 41 456 2 515 2 n/a n/a 0 1016
2001 35 477 1 467 1 n/a n/a 0 981
2002 28 335 1 487 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2003 28 335 1 487 1 n/a n/a 0 852
2004 22 314 0 478 1 n/a n/a 0 815
2005 14 276 0 469 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2006 20 301 0 527 0 n/a n/a 0 848
2007 19 283 0 521 0 n/a n/a 5 828
2008 12 242 0 503 0 n/a n/a 4 761
2009 16 221 4 493 0 n/a n/a 4 738
2010 15 220 6 439 1 n/a n/a 2 683
2011 15 222 1 386 1 1 5 0 631
2012 15 202 0 425 0 1 8 0 651
2013 17 220 0 450 0 0 9 0 696
2014 18 234 0 471 0 0 7 0 730
2015 20 252 1 500 0 0 5 0 778
2016 19 239 0 511 0 0 4 0 773
2017 15 232 0 498 0 0 7 0 752
2018 12 259 0 531 0 0 10 0 812
2019 14 220 1 589 0 0 2 0 826
2020 9 221 0 749 0 0 2 0 981
2021 9 201 0 643 0 0 1 0 854
2022 8 169 0 656 0 0 10 0 843
2023 10 159 0 681 0 0 1 0 851

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 West Homestead K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 66.0 13.0 82.6
1989 955 67.0 14.2 84.7
1990 1083 67.0 16.1 86.9
1991 1213 73.0 16.6 87.8
1992 1228 80.0 15.3 83.6
1993 1011 66.0 15.3 12.6
1994 1018 62.0 16.4 91.6
1995 1104 70.0 15.8 94.9
1996 1104 70.0 15.8 94.9
1997 989 61.0 16.2 94.9
1998 1052 63.0 16.7 95
1999 978 70.0 14.0 95
2000 1016 68.0 14.9 99.2
2001 981 64.0 15.3 98.8
2002 852 64.0 13.3 98.5
2003 852 64.0 13.3 98.5
2004 815 65.0 12.5 99.1
2005 759 62.0 12.2 97
2006 848 65.0 13.0 96.3
2007 828 59.0 14.0 96
2008 761 63.0 12.1 92.9
2009 738 58.7 12.6 97
2010 683 51.0 13.3 96.6
2011 631 47.0 13.4 99
2012 651 45.0 14.4 99.1
2013 696 46.0 15.1 97.6
2014 730 48.0 15.2 99.3
2015 778 48.0 16.2 99.1
2016 773 48.0 16.1 99
2017 752 46.0 16.3 99.2
2018 812 48.0 16.9 87.8
2019 826 50.0 16.5 94.1
2020 981 55.0 17.8 92.8
2021 854 61.0 14.0 96.4
2022 843 52.0 16.2 94.7
2023 851 48.0 17.7 61.3

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 West Homestead K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 858 66.0 13.0 82.6
1989 955 67.0 14.2 84.7
1990 1083 67.0 16.1 86.9
1991 1213 73.0 16.6 87.8
1992 1228 80.0 15.3 83.6
1993 1011 66.0 15.3 12.6
1994 1018 62.0 16.4 91.6
1995 1104 70.0 15.8 94.9
1996 1104 70.0 15.8 94.9
1997 989 61.0 16.2 94.9
1998 1052 63.0 16.7 95
1999 978 70.0 14.0 95
2000 1016 68.0 14.9 99.2
2001 981 64.0 15.3 98.8
2002 852 64.0 13.3 98.5
2003 852 64.0 13.3 98.5
2004 815 65.0 12.5 99.1
2005 759 62.0 12.2 97
2006 848 65.0 13.0 96.3
2007 828 59.0 14.0 96
2008 761 63.0 12.1 92.9
2009 738 58.7 12.6 97
2010 683 51.0 13.3 96.6
2011 631 47.0 13.4 99
2012 651 45.0 14.4 99.1
2013 696 46.0 15.1 97.6
2014 730 48.0 15.2 99.3
2015 778 48.0 16.2 99.1
2016 773 48.0 16.1 99
2017 752 46.0 16.3 99.2
2018 812 48.0 16.9 87.8
2019 826 50.0 16.5 94.1
2020 981 55.0 17.8 92.8
2021 854 61.0 14.0 96.4
2022 843 52.0 16.2 94.7
2023 851 48.0 17.7 61.3

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 West Homestead K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,219 (14.1%) $7,456 (85.9%) $8,675
2019 $1,087 (12.6%) $7,559 (87.4%) $8,646
2020 $948 (10.0%) $8,512 (90.0%) $9,460
2021 $2,190 (19.0%) $9,319 (81.0%) $11,509
2022 $2,768 (25.1%) $8,271 (74.9%) $11,038
2023 $2,501 (23.3%) $8,240 (76.7%) $10,742

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Homestead K-8 Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1914th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2106th of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.3%
Ranks 980th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 842nd of 1177 Middle schools
 17.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Homestead K-8 Center)2717
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Homestead K-8 Center)4521
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Homestead K-8 Center)2218
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Homestead K-8 Center)4423
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Homestead K-8 Center)3221
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Homestead K-8 Center)5536
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (West Homestead K-8 Center)4423
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Homestead K-8 Center)1327
 14%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Homestead K-8 Center)2437
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Homestead K-8 Center)3120
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Homestead K-8 Center)3725
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Homestead K-8 Center)1837
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Homestead K-8 Center)2244
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (West Homestead K-8 Center)2027
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (West Homestead K-8 Center)5952
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (West Homestead K-8 Center)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students826851
 3%
African American220159
 27.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic589681
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1410
 28.6%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.1%61.3%
 32.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Homestead K-8 Center

In the 2022-23 school year, 851 students attended West Homestead K-8 Center.

West Homestead K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 1.7% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at West Homestead K-8 Center are 80% Hispanic, 19% African American, 1% White.

Students who attend West Homestead K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Homestead Middle School
High : South Dade Senior High School


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