Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy 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 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 788 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is 0.32, 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.
What is Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is ranked #2806 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
788 students attend Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 788 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
