Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Biscayne Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50% in FL)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
The diversity score of Biscayne Gardens Elementary School 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Biscayne Gardens Elementary School?
377 students attend Biscayne Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Biscayne Gardens Elementary School students are Black, 18% 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 Biscayne Gardens Elementary School?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Biscayne Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Biscayne Gardens Elementary School part of?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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