Serving 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kendall Square K-8 Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 458 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Kendall Square K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Kendall Square K-8 Center's student population of 458 students has grown by 1017% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 833% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
458 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
Kendall Square K-8 Center ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kendall Square K-8 Center is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#252 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
90%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Kendall Square K-8 Center is ranked #252 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Kendall Square K-8 Center often compared to?
Kendall Square K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Christina M. Eve Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Kendall Square K-8 Center?
458 students attend Kendall Square K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kendall Square K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kendall Square K-8 Center?
Kendall Square K-8 Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kendall Square K-8 Center offer ?
Kendall Square K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Kendall Square K-8 Center part of?
Kendall Square K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Kendall Square K-8 Center located?
Kendall Square K-8 Center is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
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