Best High Schools in Kendall West, FL

High schools
2
Students
6,436
Avg actual
62%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in Kendall West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. John A. Ferguson Senior High

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4368 Students

2. Felix Varela Senior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2068 Students

Best Middle Schools in Kendall West, FL

Middle schools
2
Students
1,343
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
45%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Kendall West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lamar Louise Curry Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 804 Students

2. Hammocks Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Kendall West, FL

Elementary schools
7
Students
3,349
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in Kendall West, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Pinecrest Academy (south Campus)

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 750 Students

2. Dante B. Fascell Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 357 Students

3. Kendale Lakes Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 693 Students

4. Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center

A-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 625 Students

5. Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy

B-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 835 Students

6. Miami Baptist School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Miami Baptist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 58 Students

7. Little Promises Daycarelearning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Little Promises Daycarelearning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 31 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Kendall West, FL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Kendall West, FL has a total population of 36,950 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Kendall West, FL

11,128

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Kendall West, FL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.05 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.52 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kendall West, FL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kendall West, FL.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,106 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Kendall West, FL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Kendall West, FL

How many schools are in Kendall West, FL?

Kendall West, FL has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 11,128 students in total.

How do schools in Kendall West perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in Kendall West score 66% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Kendall West greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kendall West?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations