Ben Sheppard Elementary School

Summary:

Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hialeah, Florida, serving 897 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Miami-Dade school district. While the school shares some similarities with nearby schools, it faces several unique challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population, lower test scores, higher chronic absenteeism, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Ben Sheppard's test scores are generally lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 45% compared to 56% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 13.6% to 23.0%, compared to nearby schools like Hialeah Gardens Elementary (17.9% to 30.3%). Additionally, Ben Sheppard has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Ben Sheppard's per-student spending has increased over the years, from $10,484 in 2019-2020 to $12,526 in 2022-2023, it is still lower than some nearby schools, such as Hialeah Gardens Elementary ($16,727) and John G. Dupuis Elementary ($14,983). The school's student-teacher ratio has also increased from 13.4 in 2020-2021 to 15.7 in 2022-2023, which is higher than some nearby schools. These factors, combined with the school's fluctuating performance and ranking, suggest the need for continued efforts to improve student outcomes and address the unique needs of the Ben Sheppard Elementary School community.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 5700 W 24th Ave
       Hialeah, FL  33016


(305) 556-2204

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1155th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,526 Help


Students who attend Ben Sheppard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palm Springs Middle School
High:    Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  897

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.4%
African American:
1.4%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ben Sheppard Elementary School ranks worse than 51.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 157th 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 47.59. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.4%), African American (1.4%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ben Sheppard Elementary School is 15.7, which is the 92nd best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ben Sheppard Elementary School is $12,526. 156 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ben Sheppard Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.11 756th 1688 55.2%
2007 27.63 1359th 1786 23.9%
2008 25.60 1409th 1789 21.2%
2009 37.32 1252nd 1847 32.2%
2010 46.15 1113th 1919 42.0%
2011 47.65 1106th 1985 44.3%
2012 39.99 1222nd 1984 38.4%
2013 55.86 881st 2029 56.6%
2014 44.82 1137th 2064 44.9%
2016 45.90 1125th 2087 46.1%
2017 45.62 1152nd 2112 45.5%
2018 53.52 957th 2118 54.8%
2019 48.33 1116th 2182 48.9%
2021 48.53 1112th 2247 50.5%
2022 61.83 799th 2219 64.0%
2023 72.50 573rd 2240 74.4%
2024 47.59 1155th 2256 48.8%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Ben Sheppard Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, April 3, 2014

Open Quote This school displays insincerity . The principal appears to be helpful and concerned but it is only an act. Whenever a problem arises, he just delegates it to another person. The assistant principal not only lacks personal skills but empathy. Her nonchalant and insensitive attitude is anything but reassuring. My child has endured bullying on several occasions in this school and what faculty members do is cover it up and sugarcoat it. "No it is not bullying. It is only arguing or disagreeing amongst children". Wake up, bullying is a widespread epidemic and is only getting worse! No need to downplay it. What I have learned with my experiences with this school is that the teacher makes all the difference. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 131 26 10 1310 0 n/a n/a 0 1477
1989 138 25 18 1876 0 n/a n/a 0 2057
1990 103 19 14 1560 0 n/a n/a 0 1696
1991 113 16 11 1913 0 n/a n/a 0 2053
1992 98 13 5 2033 0 n/a n/a 0 2149
1993 84 19 10 1950 0 n/a n/a 0 2063
1994 68 22 12 2029 0 n/a n/a 0 2131
1995 40 31 9 1756 0 n/a n/a 0 1836
1996 40 31 9 1756 0 n/a n/a 0 1836
1997 38 35 8 1715 1 n/a n/a 0 1797
1998 39 38 9 1709 0 n/a n/a 0 1795
1999 35 31 10 1698 1 n/a n/a 0 1775
2000 37 20 10 1683 0 n/a n/a 0 1750
2001 24 26 9 1741 1 n/a n/a 0 1801
2002 20 21 5 1586 0 n/a n/a 0 1632
2003 20 21 5 1586 0 n/a n/a 0 1632
2004 17 22 2 1485 0 n/a n/a 0 1526
2005 24 15 10 1430 0 n/a n/a 0 1479
2006 26 15 14 1417 0 n/a n/a 0 1472
2007 21 12 13 1374 0 n/a n/a 2 1422
2008 21 10 6 1358 0 n/a n/a 2 1397
2009 16 12 4 1203 0 n/a n/a 2 1237
2010 19 14 4 1097 1 n/a n/a 1 1136
2011 24 8 4 1029 1 0 1 0 1067
2012 25 6 6 977 1 0 1 0 1016
2013 22 3 8 990 1 0 1 0 1025
2014 23 3 3 991 1 0 1 0 1022
2015 22 10 3 965 0 0 1 0 1001
2016 23 9 2 967 0 0 1 0 1002
2017 14 12 3 945 0 0 1 0 975
2018 6 19 1 931 0 0 1 0 958
2019 9 14 3 891 0 0 1 0 918
2020 5 16 2 864 0 0 2 0 889
2021 3 14 1 789 0 0 1 0 808
2022 5 15 2 778 0 0 1 0 801
2023 8 13 1 874 0 0 1 0 897

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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1477 60.0 24.6 38.3
1989 2057 86.0 23.9 44.8
1990 1696 88.0 19.2 52.5
1991 2053 102.0 20.1 58.9
1992 2149 103.0 20.8 61.7
1993 2063 102.0 20.2 67.6
1994 2131 104.0 20.5 70.9
1995 1836 100.0 18.4 73.9
1996 1836 100.0 18.4 73.9
1997 1797 98.0 18.3 74.5
1998 1795 91.0 19.7 75.8
1999 1775 93.0 19.1 89.7
2000 1750 94.0 18.6 90.5
2001 1801 99.0 18.2 91.1
2002 1632 94.0 17.4 92
2003 1632 94.0 17.4 92
2004 1526 93.0 16.4 92.5
2005 1479 97.0 15.2 92.3
2006 1472 98.0 15.0 90.5
2007 1422 98.0 14.5 85.6
2008 1397 101.5 13.8 84.6
2009 1237 95.4 13.0 87.4
2010 1136 85.5 13.2 89.7
2011 1067 79.0 13.5 92.1
2012 1016 70.0 14.5 91.6
2013 1025 74.0 13.8 91.9
2014 1022 70.0 14.6 93.1
2015 1001 68.0 14.7 93.1
2016 1002 68.0 14.7 92.9
2017 975 66.0 14.7 91
2018 958 64.0 14.9 87.8
2019 918 62.0 14.8 89.4
2020 889 58.0 15.3 86.1
2021 808 60.0 13.4 89.9
2022 801 57.0 14.0 89.4
2023 897 57.0 15.7 76.6

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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1477 60.0 24.6 38.3
1989 2057 86.0 23.9 44.8
1990 1696 88.0 19.2 52.5
1991 2053 102.0 20.1 58.9
1992 2149 103.0 20.8 61.7
1993 2063 102.0 20.2 67.6
1994 2131 104.0 20.5 70.9
1995 1836 100.0 18.4 73.9
1996 1836 100.0 18.4 73.9
1997 1797 98.0 18.3 74.5
1998 1795 91.0 19.7 75.8
1999 1775 93.0 19.1 89.7
2000 1750 94.0 18.6 90.5
2001 1801 99.0 18.2 91.1
2002 1632 94.0 17.4 92
2003 1632 94.0 17.4 92
2004 1526 93.0 16.4 92.5
2005 1479 97.0 15.2 92.3
2006 1472 98.0 15.0 90.5
2007 1422 98.0 14.5 85.6
2008 1397 101.5 13.8 84.6
2009 1237 95.4 13.0 87.4
2010 1136 85.5 13.2 89.7
2011 1067 79.0 13.5 92.1
2012 1016 70.0 14.5 91.6
2013 1025 74.0 13.8 91.9
2014 1022 70.0 14.6 93.1
2015 1001 68.0 14.7 93.1
2016 1002 68.0 14.7 92.9
2017 975 66.0 14.7 91
2018 958 64.0 14.9 87.8
2019 918 62.0 14.8 89.4
2020 889 58.0 15.3 86.1
2021 808 60.0 13.4 89.9
2022 801 57.0 14.0 89.4
2023 897 57.0 15.7 76.6

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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,024 (10.7%) $8,515 (89.3%) $9,539
2019 $1,108 (11.3%) $8,695 (88.7%) $9,803
2020 $1,013 (9.7%) $9,472 (90.3%) $10,484
2021 $2,267 (18.6%) $9,889 (81.4%) $12,156
2022 $1,981 (15.7%) $10,664 (84.3%) $12,645
2023 $2,145 (17.1%) $10,381 (82.9%) $12,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1116th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 573rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)6157
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)5659
 3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)6976
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)6976
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)4252
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)5251
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ben Sheppard Elementary School)4460
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students918897
 2.3%
African American1413
 7.1%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic891874
 1.9%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.4%76.6%
 12.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Sheppard Elementary School

Students at Ben Sheppard Elementary School are 97% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Students who attend Ben Sheppard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palm Springs Middle School
High : Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Ben Sheppard Elementary School ranks 1155th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 897 students attended Ben Sheppard Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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