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Schools in West Little River · Dade County School District

West Little River’s public schools outscore 72% of Florida districts

The grade covers the public school district serving West Little River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.

#146of 638 Florida townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 4 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Math proficiency
55%
▲ 3 pts vs FL 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90%
▲ 2 pts vs FL 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.9K
▲ 7% vs FL $13.0K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.7
FL 18.0 · larger classes
Schools in town
14
4,647 students on the public path
In brief

West Little River’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,931 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools

Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Stellar Leadership Academy, Phoenix Academy of Excellence, New Jerusalem Christian Academy (private), Worshiper's House of Prayer Academy (private), It's A Small World Academy (private), Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 21 (private) and Shining Light Childcare Development Center (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind West Little River’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Florida school districts, #146 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Florida school districts we grade (76)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Florida towns with similar household incomes (387)Better than 76%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 189,240 test results and a graduating class of 23,623 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of West Little River’s students in the tested grades sat them (180,524 in math, 197,955 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Little River, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–53 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressD to C+
6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressD
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your addressD to C−

West Little River’s public schools are run by Dade County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Dade County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 521 schools · 335,631 students, up 1% since 2020–21 · 18.7 per teacher (FL 18.0)
$13,931FL $13,006 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 52.1% · 197955 students tested
Math55%
State average 52.2% · 180524 students tested

West Little River vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Florida towns that share West Little River’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
West Little RiverB+Dade County
MiamiB+Dade County
El PortalB+Dade County
HialeahB+Dade County

All 3 neighbors share Dade County with West Little River, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in West Little River

14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in West Little Riverby address
Arcola Lake Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Miami
C+
601 students18:1Rate it →
Broadmoor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Miami
C−
501 students16:1Rate it →
DR. Henry W. Mack/West Little River K-8 Center
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Miami
D
383 students17:1Rate it →
Madison Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Miami
D
458 students18:1Rate it →
Miami Central Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Miami
D
1,414 students19:1Rate it →
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Miami
C−
1,290 students23:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Cope Center North
High · Grades 6–12 · Miami
D
Alternative Education
28 students3:1Rate it →
Charter schoolsfree, open by application
Stellar Leadership Academy
High · Grades 9–12 · Miami
D−
CharterAlternative Education
312 students26:1Rate it →
Phoenix Academy of Excellence
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Miami
D
CharterAlternative Education
27 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
New Jerusalem Christian Academy
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Miami
Private · Religious
90 students15:1Rate it →
Worshiper's House of Prayer Academy
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Miami
Private · Religious
88 students7:1Rate it →
It's A Small World Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Miami
Private · Nonsectarian
77 students15:1Rate it →
Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 21
Elementary · Grades K–7 · Miami
Private · Nonsectarian
63 students10:1Rate it →
Shining Light Childcare Development Center
Elementary · Grades K–3 · Miami
Private · Nonsectarian
6 students2:1Rate it →

Questions about West Little River’s schools

Are West Little River’s schools good?

By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Little River children attend outscore 72% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #146 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is West Little River in?

Dade County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 335,631 students in 521 schools (2024–25).

Where do West Little River kids go to high school?

One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Miami Central Senior High School and William H. Turner Technical Arts High School.

What is West Little River’s graduation rate?

90% of the class of 2023 in Dade County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.

How much does West Little River spend per student?

$13,931 in Dade County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in West Little River?

Yes: New Jerusalem Christian Academy (religious, grades K–5, 90 students), Worshiper's House of Prayer Academy (religious, grades K–8, 88 students), It's A Small World Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 77 students), Lincoln-Marti Community Agency 21 (nonsectarian, grades K–7, 63 students) and Shining Light Childcare Development Center (nonsectarian, grades K–3, 6 students). West Little River also has 2 charter schools, free and open by application.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.