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 40% (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 lower than the Florida state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 826 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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West Homestead K-8 Center's student population of 826 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
826 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
School Motto
The Force for Learning Is Strong At WHK8
West Homestead K-8 Center 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 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3148 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
1%
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
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 Homestead K-8 Center's ranking?
West Homestead K-8 Center is ranked #3148 out of 3,662 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?
40% 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 lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What grades does West Homestead K-8 Center offer ?
West Homestead K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Homestead K-8 Center part of?
West Homestead K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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