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Enrollment
759
Elementary
DISTRICT 568 · STATE 604
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MIAMI-DADE·NCES 120039000443
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER
9300 SW 79TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33156 · (305) 271-5061 · Miami-Dade County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL759 STUDENTS
B
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Scored higher than 56% of Florida public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
48 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
255 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 31 | 4% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 67 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 86 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 78 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 97 | 13% |
| Grade 6 | 87 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 87 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 105 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (56) is 47% smaller than its 8th grade class (105).
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER→MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Based on published attendance-zone data from MIAMI-DADE. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
67.7%
FL avg 56.7% . +7.4pp since 2023
Math
65.6%
FL avg 58.9% . +4.1pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 68 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 4 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 67.7% | 65.6% |
| 2023-24 | 60.3% | 61.5% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
63.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
64.3%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-0.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 64% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 64% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like KENWOOD K-8 CENTER
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER's state test result (63.8% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENWOOD K-8 CENTER this school | 759 | 33.6% | 63.8% |
| DEVON AIRE K-8 CENTER MIAMI | 818 | 37.7% | 70.0% |
| OLIVER HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIAMI | 617 | 35.5% | 68.9% |
| KENDALL SQUARE K-8 CENTER MIAMI | 638 | 30.9% | 68.9% |
| JANE S. ROBERTS K-8 CENTER MIAMI | 630 | 37.9% | 70.8% |
| WEST LAKES PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIALEAH | 594 | 34.0% | 61.8% |
Matched among Florida elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where KENWOOD K-8 CENTER ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Miami-Dade County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 63.8% | #697 of 2,136 | #106 of 278 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 65.6% | #843 of 2,149 ▲ 41 | #144 of 279 ▼ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 67.7% | #527 of 2,149 ▲ 173 | #85 of 279 ▲ 13 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 759 | #558 of 2,267 | #69 of 290 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.8:1 | #1,031 of 2,077 | #106 of 264 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 18.9% | #1,964 of 2,108 | #151 of 267 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 33.6% | #1,738 of 2,188 | #233 of 283 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -28.2% | #242 of 1,374 | #58 of 185 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
759
-209 (-22%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 835
Student : Teacher
15.8:1
was 15.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 759 | 48 | 15.8:1 | 34% (255) |
| 2023-24 | 782 | 51 | 15.3:1 | 40% (311) |
| 2022-23 | 844 | 57 | 14.8:1 | 44% (371) |
| 2020-21 | 968 | 64 | 15.1:1 | 60% (580) |
| 2017-18 | 1,057 | 68 | 15.5:1 | 56% (592) |
| 2015-16 | 1,068 | 68 | 15.7:1 | 59% (632) |
| 2010-11 | 1,146 | 77 | 14.9:1 | 45% (516) |
| 2000-01 | 846 | 51 | 16.6:1 | 39% (330) |
| 1990-91 | 835 | 42 | 19.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for KENWOOD K-8 CENTER.
About KENWOOD K-8 CENTER
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER is a mid-sized elementary school in Florida, located in MIAMI. Its enrollment is 759 students, spread over pre-K through 8. Across elementary schools in Florida, the average enrollment is about 604.
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER falls under MIAMI-DADE, which has 527 schools enrolling 335,685 students.
The share of students at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER who are Hispanic is 90%. Other students are 5% White. By comparison, Miami-Dade County residents are about 69% Hispanic. A diversity index of 19% means there is a 19% chance two randomly chosen students at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER are from different groups.
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER has 48 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.8:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Florida is 17.5:1. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 34% at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER. The rate at public schools in Miami-Dade County averages 48%, higher than here.
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER holds a B allk12 Grade, placing it above 56% of Florida public elementary schools.
Based on its free or reduced-price lunch share, the BeatsExpectations model predicts an average proficiency rate across its state test results of 64.3% for KENWOOD K-8 CENTER. The school posts 63.8%, within a point of the prediction.
Census data for Miami-Dade County show median household income comes to about $71,753, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 11% of people live in poverty. There are 561 public schools in the county, enrolling about 335,817, KENWOOD K-8 CENTER among them.
Among nearby public schools, SOMERSET ACADEMY CONTINENTAL is closest at about 0.8 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. The school's 63.8% average proficiency ranks 6th among 8 nearby schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Small.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 968 (2020-21) to 759 (2024-25).
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Miami-Dade County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,738,356
Census ACS
Median income
$71,753
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
561
335,817 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MIAMI-DADE
- JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHHigh · 4,291 students
- CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,399 students
- SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,382 students
- MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,100 students
- HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,009 students
- BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,973 students
Other schools in MIAMI
- JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHHigh · 4,291 students
- CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,399 students
- MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,100 students
- MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,618 students
- SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,599 students
- G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,291 students
Nearby schools
- SOMERSET ACADEMY CONTINENTAL0.8 mi · 55
- VINELAND K-8 CENTER1.7 mi · 671
- MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL1.7 mi · 2,618
- SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY1.8 mi · 410
- SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL1.8 mi · 259
- TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT PINECREST1.8 mi · 278
Frequently asked questions
About KENWOOD K-8 CENTERWhat is the total enrollment at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER?
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER enrolls approximately 759 students in grades PK-08.
What grades does KENWOOD K-8 CENTER serve?
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER serves grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER?
The student-to-teacher ratio at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER is approximately 15.8:1 (48 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at KENWOOD K-8 CENTER?
At KENWOOD K-8 CENTER, the student body is approximately 5% White, 90% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is KENWOOD K-8 CENTER public or private?
KENWOOD K-8 CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by MIAMI-DADE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.