Serving 986 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center 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 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 986 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center's student population of 986 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
986 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Colors
White, Navy Blue, Teal
School Calendar
School Motto
We are Eugenia B. Thomas Community school. Respect for self and others is our number one rule. We have integrity and loyalty, determination too.
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1121 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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What is Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center's ranking?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is ranked #1121 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center often compared to?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like John I. Smith K-8 Center, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
986 students attend Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center offer ?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center part of?
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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