Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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Wesley Matthews Elementary School ranks 359 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wesley Matthews Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 536 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.

Wesley Matthews Elementary consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 56% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 70% is also significantly higher than the Miami-Dade (53%) and Florida (53%) averages. With a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Wesley Matthews Elementary has maintained strong academic performance compared to other Florida elementary schools.

While the school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, over 98% in the 2022-2023 school year, this is significantly higher than the racial/ethnic diversity of the nearby Royal Palm Elementary, Sweetwater Elementary, and other surrounding schools. Additionally, Wesley Matthews Elementary has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.52% to 81.65% over the past few years, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families. The school's spending per student has increased from $11,260 in 2019-2020 to $13,861 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to investing in the education of its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

12345 SW 18th Ter
Miami, FL 33175

(305) 222-8150

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,861

Students who attend Wesley Matthews Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Southwest Miami Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 522

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.9%

Asian:

1.0%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wesley Matthews Elementary School ranks better than 84.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 55^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.93. (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: Hispanic (97.9%), Asian (1%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wesley Matthews Elementary School is 14.5, which is the 48^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Wesley Matthews Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wesley Matthews Elementary School is $13,861, which is the 113^th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wesley Matthews Elementary School 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 Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	77.33	356^th	1688	78.9%
2007	68.36	572^nd	1786	68.0%
2008	69.64	542^nd	1789	69.7%
2009	59.59	781^st	1847	57.7%
2010	78.15	367^th	1919	80.9%
2011	75.41	462^nd	1985	76.7%
2012	87.12	192^nd	1984	90.3%
2013	82.58	300^th	2029	85.2%
2014	74.04	475^th	2064	77.0%
2016	84.87	273^rd	2087	86.9%
2017	77.50	437^th	2112	79.3%
2018	79.41	405^th	2118	80.9%
2019	86.21	260^th	2182	88.1%
2021	83.16	350^th	2247	84.4%
2022	64.53	753^rd	2219	66.1%
2023	75.76	486^th	2240	78.3%
2024	81.93	359^th	2256	84.1%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	57	3	2	777	n/a	n/a	0	839
1998	74	7	1	880	n/a	n/a	0	962
1999	88	6	5	966	n/a	n/a	0	1065
2000	76	9	5	996	n/a	n/a	0	1086
2001	69	11	5	1029	n/a	n/a	0	1114
2002	48	4	2	979	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2003	48	4	2	979	n/a	n/a	0	1033
2004	51	4	3	1004	n/a	n/a	0	1062
2005	47	5	3	991	n/a	n/a	0	1046
2006	56	3	6	923	n/a	n/a	0	988
2007	62	3	6	844	n/a	n/a	4	919
2008	51	3	6	652	n/a	n/a	5	717
2009	56	2	6	617	n/a	n/a	6	687
2010	42	2	16	554	n/a	n/a	0	614
2011	34	0	14	473	0	0	0	521
2012	27	1	12	473	0	1	0	514
2013	24	2	11	478	0	0	0	515
2014	18	3	10	515	0	0	0	546
2015	13	2	12	496	0	0	0	523
2016	5	1	7	486	0	0	0	499
2017	8	2	4	490	0	0	0	504
2018	8	1	6	482	0	0	0	497
2019	7	3	7	447	0	0	0	464
2020	7	4	9	477	1	0	0	498
2021	5	2	6	443	1	0	0	457
2022	2	1	5	487	1	0	0	496
2023	3	2	3	527	1	0	0	536
2024	4	1	5	511	1	0	0	522

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 Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	839	43.0	19.5	47.7
1998	962	51.0	18.9	43.8
1999	1065	58.0	18.4	56.8
2000	1086	63.0	17.2	58.3
2001	1114	61.0	18.3	55.8
2002	1033	65.0	15.9	58.1
2003	1033	65.0	15.9	58.1
2004	1062	64.0	16.6	63
2005	1046	65.0	16.1	64
2006	988	67.0	14.7	60.8
2007	919	66.0	13.9	57.3
2008	717	58.0	12.4	60.1
2009	687	51.2	13.5	61.2
2010	614	42.5	14.4	72.1
2011	521	38.0	13.7	74.3
2012	514	37.0	13.8	73.7
2013	515	35.0	14.7	77.9
2014	546	35.0	15.6	80
2015	523	35.0	14.9	81.1
2016	499	34.0	14.6	82.2
2017	504	32.0	15.7	79.4
2018	497	31.0	16.0	70
2019	464	32.0	14.5	78.4
2020	498	32.0	15.5	77.3
2021	457	34.0	13.4	81.6
2022	496	33.0	15.0	81.7
2023	536	36.0	14.8	70.5
2024	522	36.0	14.5	60.2

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 Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	839	43.0	19.5	47.7
1998	962	51.0	18.9	43.8
1999	1065	58.0	18.4	56.8
2000	1086	63.0	17.2	58.3
2001	1114	61.0	18.3	55.8
2002	1033	65.0	15.9	58.1
2003	1033	65.0	15.9	58.1
2004	1062	64.0	16.6	63
2005	1046	65.0	16.1	64
2006	988	67.0	14.7	60.8
2007	919	66.0	13.9	57.3
2008	717	58.0	12.4	60.1
2009	687	51.2	13.5	61.2
2010	614	42.5	14.4	72.1
2011	521	38.0	13.7	74.3
2012	514	37.0	13.8	73.7
2013	515	35.0	14.7	77.9
2014	546	35.0	15.6	80
2015	523	35.0	14.9	81.1
2016	499	34.0	14.6	82.2
2017	504	32.0	15.7	79.4
2018	497	31.0	16.0	70
2019	464	32.0	14.5	78.4
2020	498	32.0	15.5	77.3
2021	457	34.0	13.4	81.6
2022	496	33.0	15.0	81.7
2023	536	36.0	14.8	70.5
2024	522	36.0	14.5	60.2

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 Wesley Matthews Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$795 (7.7%)	$9,518 (92.3%)	$10,313
2019	$664 (6.3%)	$9,932 (93.7%)	$10,595
2020	$1,020 (9.1%)	$10,240 (90.9%)	$11,260
2021	$2,075 (16.3%)	$10,683 (83.7%)	$12,759
2022	$2,011 (15.8%)	$10,736 (84.2%)	$12,747
2023	$2,161 (15.6%)	$11,700 (84.4%)	$13,861

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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 260^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 486^th of 2240 Elementary schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	82	51	31%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	92	62	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	70	67	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	78	76	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	78	63	15%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	77	48	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Wesley Matthews Elementary School)	68	55	13%
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	464	536	15.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	3	57.1%
Hispanic	447	527	17.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	7	3	57.1%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.4%	70.5%	7.9%

Schools Near Wesley Matthews Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wesley Matthews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12345 SW 18th Ter	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8150	522	36	14.5	60.2%	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	511 (97.9%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81.9	359^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.1%		75.8	486^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%	127	68.0	64.0	63.0	74.0	84.0	76.0	70.0	$13,861	$2,161	$11,700
Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13137 SW 26th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8152	472	35	13.4	52.3%	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	461 (97.7%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.1	882^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.9%		51.8	1052^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.0%	170	56.0	57.0	42.0	73.0	63.0	66.0	53.0	$15,840	$2,226	$13,615
Greenglade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3060 SW 127th Ave	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 223-5330	316	22	14.3	53.8%	8 (2.5%)	3 (0.9%)	301 (95.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.9	1178^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.8%		63.8	758^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.2%	420	48.0	57.0	47.0	54.0	58.0	51.0	49.0	$16,563	$2,412	$14,151
Village Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12265 SW 34th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-0441	255	15	17.0	59.2%	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	251 (98.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.5	647^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.3%		55.8	952^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.5%	305	66.0	46.0	55.0	71.0	71.0	76.0	67.0	$16,870	$3,335	$13,535
Joe Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 SW 134th Ave	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 223-9823	423	32	13.2	55.8%	7 (1.7%)	3 (0.7%)	410 (96.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	68.6	669^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.3%		65.4	726^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%	57	45.0	71.0	56.0	73.0	86.0	65.0	50.0	$17,960	$2,933	$15,027
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	851 SW 117th Ave	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 552-7122	585	37	15.8	57.3%	11 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	560 (95.7%)	11 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	67.1	697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%		64.9	742^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.9%	45	48.0	60.0	59.0	65.0	69.0	73.0	61.0	$14,754	$2,537	$12,218
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11901 SW 2nd St	Miami	33184	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-4356	591	39	15.1	52.8%	9 (1.5%)	4 (0.7%)	574 (97.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.7	463^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	79.5%		75.5	498^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.8%	35	57.0	68.0	67.0	65.0	75.0	82.0	69.0	$14,477	$2,108	$12,369
Royal Palm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4200 SW 112th Ct	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-7961	476	35	13.6	61.6%	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	465 (97.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.9	663^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	70.6%		81	388^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.7%	275	58.0	49.0	62.0	80.0	66.0	59.0	74.0	$14,475	$2,498	$11,977
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10655 SW 4th St	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 559-1101	471	31	15.1	62.4%	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	466 (98.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	1393^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	38.3%		36.8	1422^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	36.5%	29	38.0	44.0	49.0	46.0	59.0	54.0	45.0	$12,970	$2,052	$10,920
Royal Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13047 SW 47th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-4452	403	29	13.8	54.3%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	397 (98.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	57.3	916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%		64.9	743^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.8%	173	56.0	56.0	57.0	56.0	51.0	69.0	56.0	$14,912	$2,279	$12,633

Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley Matthews Elementary School

How many students attend Wesley Matthews Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Wesley Matthews Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Wesley Matthews Elementary School?

Students at Wesley Matthews Elementary School are 98% Hispanic.

What district is Wesley Matthews Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Wesley Matthews Elementary School a good school?

Wesley Matthews Elementary School ranks 359^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wesley Matthews Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wesley Matthews Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Southwest Miami Senior High

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