Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 96% 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: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School is 0.54, 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
#3154 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
49%
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
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School is ranked #3154 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School?
328 students attend Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School offer ?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School part of?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School located?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School is located in the Model City neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Model City.
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