West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

Q: Is West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School a good school?

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks 810 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 1,131 students in grades PK-5 in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 97% of students identifying as Hispanic.

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in several key test score metrics, including 5th Grade Science (58% proficient or better vs. 53% for Miami-Dade and Florida), 4th Grade Math (79% proficient or better vs. 62% for Miami-Dade and 58% for Florida), and 3rd Grade Math (65% proficient or better, matching the Miami-Dade average and exceeding the 60% Florida average). While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 22.3% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than nearby schools like John G. Dupuis Elementary (27.6%) and Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center (25.0%).

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, ranking in the top half of Florida elementary schools. Its spending per student has increased from $10,958 in 2019-2020 to $13,926 in 2022-2023, indicating a commitment to investing in the education of its students. When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Hialeah Gardens Elementary and Bob Graham Education Center, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary stands out for its stronger academic performance, particularly in Math and Science.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

11990 NW 92nd Ave
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

(305) 818-4000

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,926

Students who attend West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hialeah Gardens Middle School
High:	Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 1,131

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.4%

African American:

1.3%

White:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks better than 64.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 118^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.53. (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 (97.4%), African American (1.3%), White (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 28^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School employs 82 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is $13,926, which is the 109^th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Hialeah Gardens 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 West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	24.53	1492^nd	1847	19.2%
2010	45.11	1139^th	1919	40.6%
2011	53.56	968^th	1985	51.2%
2012	63.29	730^th	1984	63.2%
2013	67.17	633^rd	2029	68.8%
2014	61.92	771^st	2064	62.6%
2016	51.67	1013^th	2087	51.5%
2017	55.91	909^th	2112	57.0%
2018	58.67	845^th	2118	60.1%
2019	60.74	826^th	2182	62.1%
2021	60.64	842^nd	2247	62.5%
2022	62.58	791^st	2219	64.4%
2023	61.18	813^th	2240	63.7%
2024	62.53	810^th	2256	64.1%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, January 31, 2020

Exceptional school that provides a positive environment for the students. Always creating fun memories for the kids and parents. The administration is very professional and believes in students getting the best overall experience and don't JUST focus on testing. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Awesome

Enrollment information for West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	20	5	4	645	n/a	n/a	3	677
2009	32	13	4	1052	n/a	n/a	4	1105
2010	21	13	5	1114	n/a	n/a	0	1153
2011	20	4	4	1149	0	0	0	1177
2012	16	2	3	1136	0	0	0	1157
2013	12	4	2	1164	0	0	0	1182
2014	10	5	4	1203	0	0	0	1222
2015	10	2	3	1201	0	0	0	1216
2016	8	4	5	1251	0	0	0	1268
2017	13	5	5	1189	0	1	0	1213
2018	7	6	5	1212	0	1	0	1231
2019	11	9	4	1208	0	1	0	1233
2020	9	9	2	1148	0	1	0	1169
2021	8	6	3	1033	0	0	0	1050
2022	11	11	1	1043	1	0	0	1067
2023	10	15	3	1102	1	0	0	1131

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 Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	677	48.5	14.0	76.9
2009	1105	72.3	15.3	78.5
2010	1153	75.5	15.2	81.5
2011	1177	75.0	15.6	84.3
2012	1157	79.0	14.6	85.7
2013	1182	82.0	14.4	85.1
2014	1222	81.0	15.0	86.4
2015	1216	82.0	14.8	87.3
2016	1268	88.0	14.4	86.8
2017	1213	90.0	13.4	88.9
2018	1231	89.0	13.8	83.3
2019	1233	92.0	13.4	83
2020	1169	91.0	12.8	84.7
2021	1050	88.0	11.9	89.1
2022	1067	80.0	13.3	87.7
2023	1131	82.0	13.7	62

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 Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	677	48.5	14.0	76.9
2009	1105	72.3	15.3	78.5
2010	1153	75.5	15.2	81.5
2011	1177	75.0	15.6	84.3
2012	1157	79.0	14.6	85.7
2013	1182	82.0	14.4	85.1
2014	1222	81.0	15.0	86.4
2015	1216	82.0	14.8	87.3
2016	1268	88.0	14.4	86.8
2017	1213	90.0	13.4	88.9
2018	1231	89.0	13.8	83.3
2019	1233	92.0	13.4	83
2020	1169	91.0	12.8	84.7
2021	1050	88.0	11.9	89.1
2022	1067	80.0	13.3	87.7
2023	1131	82.0	13.7	62

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 Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,015 (10.8%)	$8,407 (89.2%)	$9,422
2019	$1,111 (11.1%)	$8,898 (88.9%)	$10,008
2020	$1,005 (9.2%)	$9,953 (90.8%)	$10,958
2021	$2,595 (20.1%)	$10,312 (79.9%)	$12,907
2022	$2,809 (20.1%)	$11,194 (79.9%)	$14,002
2023	$2,625 (18.8%)	$11,301 (81.2%)	$13,926

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hialeah Gardens 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 826^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 813^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	53	48	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	68	51	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	67	71	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	76	77	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	56	57	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	63	59	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School)	52	61	9%
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	1233	1131	8.3%
African American	9	15	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	1208	1102	8.8%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	11	10	9.1%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83%	62%	21.1%

Schools Near West Hialeah Gardens 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)		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
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 NW 92nd Ave	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 818-4000	1,131	82	13.7	62.0%	10 (0.9%)	15 (1.3%)	1,102 (97.4%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	62.5	810^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.1%		61.2	813^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.7%	3	55.0	57.0	49.0				65.0	79.0	59.0				58.0						$13,926	$2,625	$11,301
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	7330 W 32nd Ave	Hialeah	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 825-2122	915	53	17.2	66.6%	4 (0.4%)	11 (1.2%)	897 (98.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56.7	929^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.8%		53.5	1004^th of 2240 public elementary schools	55.2%	75	51.0	53.0	62.0	54.0	60.0	44.0	52.0	61.0	66.0	78.0	65.0	82.0	50.0	44.0	78.0			80.0	$12,258	$2,369	$9,889
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9702 NW 130th St	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 827-8830	1,010	78	12.9	63.9%	23 (2.3%)	10 (1.0%)	965 (95.5%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.3	469^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.2%		60.8	820^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.4%	351	65.0	59.0	66.0				76.0	77.0	70.0				62.0						$16,727	$3,359	$13,367
Ben Sheppard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5700 W 24th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 556-2204	897	57	15.7	76.6%	8 (0.9%)	13 (1.4%)	874 (97.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	47.6	1155^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.8%		72.5	573^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	74.4%	582	45.0	48.0	50.0				44.0	66.0	64.0				53.0						$12,526	$2,145	$10,381
West Lakes Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	8435 W 36th Ave	Hialeah	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 827-3025	533	37	14.4	42.6%	22 (4.1%)	29 (5.4%)	460 (86.3%)	22 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.9	597^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.5%		65	737^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.1%	140	54.0	54.0	69.0	78.0	55.0	54.0	62.0	69.0	66.0	79.0	67.0	50.0	66.0	19.0	66.0	100.0	100.0	73.0	$13,274	$2,198	$11,075
Youth County-Op Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	775	48	16.1	78.1%	10 (1.3%)	22 (2.8%)	737 (95.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.4	986^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.3%		44.3	1220^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.5%	234	52.0	50.0	56.0	56.0	48.0	56.0	66.0	60.0	68.0	37.0	55.0	44.0	54.0	18.0			89.0	76.0	$10,977	$1,292	$9,685
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0301	983	56	17.5	68.8%	4 (0.4%)	9 (0.9%)	964 (98.1%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.9	1689^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.1%		26.9	1684^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.8%	5	44.0	39.0	39.0	45.0	42.0	33.0	62.0	42.0	35.0	46.0	49.0	59.0	36.0	22.0	90.0		96.0	55.0	$11,677	$1,901	$9,777
Mater Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7700 NW 98th St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 698-9900	1,529	58	26.3	91.7%	8 (0.5%)	14 (0.9%)	1,502 (98.2%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76	503^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%		65.2	731^st of 2240 public elementary schools	67.4%	228	69.0	67.0	64.0				71.0	73.0	70.0				56.0						$8,803	$557	$8,247
Palm Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7450 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 823-6970	572	39	14.6	62.4%	7 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	556 (97.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.5	1354^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.0%		32.1	1551^st of 2240 public elementary schools	30.8%	197	46.0	44.0	42.0				59.0	59.0	41.0				49.0						$13,374	$2,331	$11,042
John G. Dupuis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 W 59th Pl	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 821-6361	479	31	15.4	77.9%	4 (0.8%)	6 (1.3%)	468 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	54.6	980^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.6%		55.3	961^st of 2240 public elementary schools	57.1%	19	46.0	53.0	53.0				63.0	64.0	65.0				49.0						$14,983	$2,844	$12,139

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

What schools do graduates of West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hialeah Gardens Middle School
High : Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

How many students attend West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,131 students attended West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School.

Is West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School a good school?

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks 810^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School?

Students at West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School are 97% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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