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Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School

1801 Nw 1st Pl
Miami, FL 33136
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School's student population of 189 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
189 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3144 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
69%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School's ranking?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is ranked #3144 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School often compared to?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School?
189 students attend Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School located?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Overtown.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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