Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oliver Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Oliver Hoover Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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Oliver Hoover Elementary School's student population of 646 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Oliver Hoover Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oliver Hoover Elementary School is 0.21, 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
#669 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
89%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Oliver Hoover Elementary School is ranked #669 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Oliver Hoover Elementary School often compared to?
Oliver Hoover Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Oliver Hoover Elementary School?
646 students attend Oliver Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Oliver Hoover Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oliver Hoover Elementary School?
Oliver Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oliver Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Oliver Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oliver Hoover Elementary School part of?
Oliver Hoover Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Oliver Hoover Elementary School located?
Oliver Hoover Elementary School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 3/12/2020Best school would recommend to parents how are looking for a good education.5 10/14/2017in the last weekWe are very privileged to have our son begin his very first years of education at this school. His teacher Ms. Garcia, is an exceptional person who is kind, compassionate, patient and very knowledgeable in elementary instruction. As parents, we feel very confident our child will be exposed to not only an outstanding education, but he will also receive the benefits of growing up in a caring environment. Thank you for all of the "shooting stars!" We love this concept! It keeps our son motivated and doing very, very well!2 2/6/2017Worst school that I know, the school system of the county is horrible. Not recommended .5 6/1/2012Excellent administration, faculty and staff! Great variety of activites, parental support, and wonderful group of students!5 8/25/2010This is an excellent elementary and there is also a PLC for Kinder and 1st grade that is also excellent. Administration and teachers are the best I could have ever hoped for (Mrs Laden, you are the best). My sons are happy and did well on FCAT and SATs.Review Oliver Hoover Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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Best school would recommend to parents how are looking for a good education.
in the last weekWe are very privileged to have our son begin his very first years of education at this school. His teacher Ms. Garcia, is an exceptional person who is kind, compassionate, patient and very knowledgeable in elementary instruction. As parents, we feel very confident our child will be exposed to not only an outstanding education, but he will also receive the benefits of growing up in a caring environment. Thank you for all of the "shooting stars!" We love this concept! It keeps our son motivated and doing very, very well!
Worst school that I know, the school system of the county is horrible. Not recommended .
Excellent administration, faculty and staff! Great variety of activites, parental support, and wonderful group of students!
This is an excellent elementary and there is also a PLC for Kinder and 1st grade that is also excellent. Administration and teachers are the best I could have ever hoped for (Mrs Laden, you are the best). My sons are happy and did well on FCAT and SATs.
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