Serving 826 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Homestead K-8 Center 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 826 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
West Homestead K-8 Center 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 West Homestead K-8 Center is 0.33, 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.
West Homestead K-8 Center is ranked #3319 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Homestead K-8 Center?
826 students attend West Homestead K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of West Homestead K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Homestead K-8 Center?
West Homestead K-8 Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Homestead K-8 Center offer ?
West Homestead K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Homestead K-8 Center part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 826 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
