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West Lakes Preparatory Academy

8435 W 36th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
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Top 30%
Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher 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 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-8
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (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

West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Lakes Preparatory Academy's student population of 533 students has grown by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
533 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Lakes Preparatory Academy is 0.26, 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)
#1039 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Lakes Preparatory Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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.
61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Lakes Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
86%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Lakes Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Lakes Preparatory Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Lakes Preparatory Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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
39%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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 West Lakes Preparatory Academy's ranking?
West Lakes Preparatory Academy is ranked #1039 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are West Lakes Preparatory Academy often compared to?
West Lakes Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Lakes K-8 Center, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, Youth Co-op Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
533 students attend West Lakes Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Lakes Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
West Lakes Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Lakes Preparatory Academy offer ?
West Lakes Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is West Lakes Preparatory Academy part of?
West Lakes Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 533 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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