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Kenwood K-8 Center

Q: Is Kenwood K-8 Center a good school?

Kenwood K-8 Center ranks 840 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

840^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 63% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Kenwood K-8 Center is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 782 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. As part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 22nd out of 67 districts in the state, Kenwood K-8 Center has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years.

Kenwood K-8 Center consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Civics, Statewide Science/Science, and FAST/English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Kenwood K-8 Center had 86% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 66% for Miami-Dade and 60% for Florida. However, the nearby public charter schools, such as Somerset Academy Bay, True North Classical Academy At Gateway, and True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest, have even higher test scores and rankings than Kenwood K-8 Center.

While Kenwood K-8 Center's academic performance is strong, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.8% in 2021-2022 to 31.4% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Kenwood K-8 Center has decreased from 61.02% in 2021-2022 to 39.77% in 2023-2024, suggesting a shift in the school's socioeconomic demographics. These trends are worth monitoring to ensure that all students at Kenwood K-8 Center continue to receive the support they need to succeed academically.

759

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,179

Per pupil spending ?

33.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9300 SW 79th Ave
Miami, FL 33156

(305) 271-5061

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Kenwood K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:	Glades Middle School
High:	Miami Killian Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.9%

White:

4.9%

African American:

2.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 66th percentile in 2014 → 63rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (63rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school67%

District avg62%

Florida avg58%

Elementary school

840^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 37%▲ up 5 pts since 2016

From top 42% (2016) to top 37% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

276^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 38% (2016) to top 23% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

128^th of 278Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

22^nd of 67Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	61.5	840 of 2258	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.3	892 of 2256	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.4	1035 of 2240	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.6	897 of 2219	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.8	837 of 2247	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.4	766 of 2182	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.6	665 of 2118	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.3	861 of 2112	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.3	884 of 2087	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.2	712 of 2064	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.9	642 of 2029	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.1	393 of 1984	80.2%	★★★★☆
2011	69.9	597 of 1985	69.9%	★★★★☆
2010	68.3	613 of 1919	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.8	696 of 1847	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.6	621 of 1789	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.5	798 of 1786	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.8	465 of 1688	72.5%	★★★★☆
2005	63.5	105 of 202	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	74.2	69 of 199	65.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	74.4	276 of 1205	77.1%	★★★★☆
2024	64.8	390 of 1196	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.7	384 of 1177	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.7	339 of 1148	70.5%	★★★★☆
2021	71.9	289 of 1136	74.6%	★★★★☆
2019	71.0	293 of 1099	73.3%	★★★★☆
2018	64.5	345 of 1035	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.6	470 of 1031	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.6	376 of 997	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	76.5	213 of 999	78.7%	★★★★☆
2013	75.4	215 of 956	77.5%	★★★★☆
2012	82.9	126 of 897	86.0%	★★★★☆
2011	73.1	229 of 891	74.3%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	196 of 839	76.6%	★★★★☆
2009	68.9	254 of 780	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.7	172 of 740	76.8%	★★★★☆
2007	77.0	143 of 736	80.6%	★★★★☆
2006	82.6	96 of 675	85.8%	★★★★☆
2005	78.6	111 of 602	81.6%	★★★★☆
2004	75.2	134 of 593	77.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Civics87%+16 vs state

Algebra 186%+26 vs state

English Language Arts68%+11 vs state

Math63%+4 vs state

Science57%+5 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Disappointed in Teachers and Administration. A poorly run school on many levels. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2012

Excellent neighborhood school with dedicated teachers,administration and staff. Lots of parents are involved too. Close Quote

Schools Near Kenwood K-8 Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenwood K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	9300 SW 79th Ave	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-5061	759	48	15.8	33.6%	37 (4.9%)	15 (2.0%)	682 (89.9%)	14 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	61.5	840^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.8%		58.3	892^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%	52	63.0	68.0	62.0	75.0	74.0	65.0	70.0	61.0	50.0	72.0	46.0	70.0	49.0	65.0	86.0			87.0	$15,179	$1,365	$13,813
Somerset Academy Continental	Public, Charter	K-5	8100 SW 104th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 860-3730	55	3	18.3	43.6%	2 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$12,873	$1,725	$11,147
Somerset Academy Bay	Public, Charter	K-5	9500 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 274-0682	410	21	19.5	16.3%	23 (5.6%)	3 (0.7%)	378 (92.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	97.1	11^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.5%		93.1	88^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.1%	77	96.0	87.0	85.0				96.0	93.0	96.0				85.0						$8,917	$89	$8,828
Vineland K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	8455 SW 119th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-7931	671	40	16.7	22.1%	98 (14.6%)	31 (4.6%)	507 (75.6%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	76	496^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.0%		88.3	224^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.1%	272	76.0	72.0	71.0	83.0	88.0	89.0	72.0	72.0	62.0	81.0	85.0	60.0	54.0	82.0	95.0			88.0	$13,323	$714	$12,609
True North Classical Academy At Pinecrest	Public, Charter	K-8	7500 SW 120th St	Pinecrest	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 840-9333	278	15	18.5	11.2%	44 (15.8%)	3 (1.1%)	219 (78.8%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	96.9	14^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.1	7^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.7%	7	97.0	92.0	95.0	95.0			97.0	92.0	98.0	91.0			95.0						$9,753	$04	$9,749
Ludlam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6639 SW 74th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 667-5551	260	18	14.4	50.4%	15 (5.8%)	42 (16.2%)	189 (72.7%)	7 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	64.8	760^th of 2258 public elementary schools	66.3%		64	772^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.8%	12	55.0	48.0	74.0				64.0	65.0	87.0				74.0						$17,446	$1,668	$15,777
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 587-8348	295	17	17.3	73.2%	20 (6.8%)	192 (65.1%)	68 (23.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	68.7	675^th of 2258 public elementary schools	70.1%		63.1	796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%	121	79.0	78.0	60.0	84.0	68.0	72.0	76.0	91.0	51.0	70.0	65.0	27.0	40.0	56.0	76.0			77.0	$11,242	$797	$10,445
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7775	347	12	28.9	34.6%	26 (7.5%)	24 (6.9%)	276 (79.5%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	89.4	184^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.9%		93.9	76^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.6%	108	71.0	66.0	92.0				83.0	92.0	87.0				79.0						$8,530	$101	$8,430
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	992	9	110.2	21.4%	397 (40.0%)	73 (7.4%)	410 (41.3%)	76 (7.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (3.3%)	84.8	293^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	87.0%		86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%	17	74.0	79.0	69.0	83.0	82.0	76.0	86.0	83.0	74.0	71.0	83.0	72.0	64.0	63.0	82.0	93.0	100.0	87.0	$8,295	$66	$8,229
Sunset Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10235 SW 84th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 279-3222	390	30	13.0	38.5%	14 (3.6%)	4 (1.0%)	369 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	74.3	525^th of 2258 public elementary schools	76.7%		66.9	700^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.0%	175	63.0	75.0	64.0				73.0	72.0	72.0				61.0						$16,684	$1,349	$15,335

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenwood K-8 Center

What schools do graduates of Kenwood K-8 Center attend?

Students who attend Kenwood K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glades Middle School
High : Miami Killian Senior High School

What district is Kenwood K-8 Center in?

Miami-Dade

Is Kenwood K-8 Center a good school?

Kenwood K-8 Center ranks 840^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Kenwood K-8 Center?

Students at Kenwood K-8 Center are 90% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Kenwood K-8 Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 759 students attended Kenwood K-8 Center.

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