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Henry S. West Laboratory School

Public, Magnet Grades K-8

12^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Henry S. West Laboratory School is a K-8 public school in Coral Gables, FL, serving 373 students as part of the Miami-Dade district, and it stands out as one of the most consistently high-performing schools in the state.

This school is an academic powerhouse, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger every year since 2015 and ranking in the top 12 schools in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year. What truly sets it apart is its near-perfect attendance: only 3% of students were chronically absent in 2023-2024, compared to the district average of 28.2%. This high engagement likely fuels its exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in subjects like 8th-grade English Language Arts and Civics. As a "laboratory school," it likely benefits from an affiliation with the University of Miami, attracting motivated teachers and innovative practices. Its per-pupil spending of $16,688 is higher than nearby top performers like Sunset Elementary School ($12,155) and George W. Carver Elementary School ($11,554), and its middle school proficiency rates (97-100%) far exceed those of other K-8 schools in the area, such as Francis S. Tucker K-8 Center, which has rates in the 40-65% range.

For parents, this means a school where academic excellence is the norm, not the exception, and where students show up ready to learn. While its low free/reduced lunch rate (12.6%) reflects a more affluent community, the school's consistent top-tier ranking—never dropping below 31st in the state over a decade—demonstrates a resilient culture of achievement. If you're considering schools in Coral Gables, West Lab offers a proven track record of success that is hard to match, especially for families seeking a seamless K-8 experience with outstanding middle school outcomes.

373

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,688

Per pupil spending ?

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5300 Carillo St
Coral Gables, FL 33146

(305) 661-7661

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.5%

White:

22.8%

African American:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (97% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school97%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

12^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

6^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2018

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-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
2026	97.2	12 of 2240	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	96.8	17 of 2258	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	15 of 2256	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	31 of 2240	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	97.5	11 of 2219	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.9	8 of 2247	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	97.8	6 of 2182	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	98.0	9 of 2118	99.6%	★★★★★
2017	98.3	7 of 2112	99.7%	★★★★★
2016	97.8	12 of 2087	99.4%	★★★★★
2014	93.9	55 of 2064	97.3%	★★★★★
2013	95.0	42 of 2029	97.9%	★★★★★
2012	94.7	48 of 1984	97.6%	★★★★★
2011	93.9	28 of 1985	98.6%	★★★★★
2010	89.6	110 of 1919	94.3%	★★★★★
2009	92.9	47 of 1847	97.5%	★★★★★
2008	88.1	145 of 1789	91.9%	★★★★★
2007	87.4	164 of 1786	90.8%	★★★★★
2006	86.6	188 of 1688	88.9%	★★★★☆
2005	79.9	49 of 202	75.7%	★★★★☆
2004	76.8	63 of 199	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	96.5	6 of 1216	99.5%	★★★★★
2025	96.7	9 of 1205	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	13 of 1196	98.9%	★★★★★
2023	97.6	8 of 1177	99.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	24 of 1148	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	15 of 1136	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	97.4	8 of 1099	99.3%	★★★★★
2018	98.4	4 of 1035	99.6%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Civics100%+23 vs state

Algebra 197%+34 vs state

Math97%+34 vs state

English Language Arts96%+35 vs state

Science95%+39 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, September 5, 2016

This is my second year I have a 1st grader and kindergarten, my experience has been great so far, my daughter learned how to read in kindergarten and got a 99 score on SAT practice test on 1st grade. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 1, 2015

I would give it a 0 rating if I could. One of the worse experiences of my child's life and mine. My child was bullied and targeted by a teacher and when I complained all hell broke loose. The harassment worsened and and now it included me as well. The principal? Absolutely useless. Run for the hills! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	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 (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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
Henry S. West Laboratory School	Public, Magnet	K-8	5300 Carillo St	Coral Gables	33146	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 661-7661	373	26	14.3	12.6%	85 (22.8%)	25 (6.7%)	237 (63.5%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	97.2	12^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.5%		96.8	17^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.2%	5	95.0	92.0	97.0	97.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	94.0	95.0	97.0		98.0	97.0	93.0	97.0			100.0	$16,688	$826	$15,863
George W. Carver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	238 Grand Ave	Coral Gables	33133	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 443-5286	563	33	17.0	16.5%	113 (20.1%)	43 (7.6%)	375 (66.6%)	14 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.0%)	97.1	13^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.3	9^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.6%	4	93.0	90.0	90.0				99.0	98.0	91.0				91.0						$11,554	$949	$10,604
David Fairchild Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5757 SW 45th St	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 665-5483	473	29	16.3	18.6%	86 (18.2%)	10 (2.1%)	368 (77.8%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	80.3	383^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.9%		86.7	249^th of 2258 public elementary schools	89.0%	134	75.0	78.0	80.0				72.0	94.0	74.0				63.0						$15,296	$1,170	$14,126
Sunset Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5120 SW 72nd St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 661-8527	1,192	78	15.2	6.6%	309 (25.9%)	33 (2.8%)	768 (64.4%)	36 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.9%)	97.7	5^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.8%		98	6^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	95.0	98.0	97.0				98.0	95.0	94.0	100.0			93.0						$12,155	$676	$11,478
Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	3500 S Douglas Rd	Miami	33133	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 567-3533	344	27	12.7	59.3%	11 (3.2%)	117 (34.0%)	208 (60.5%)	7 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19.6	1940^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.4%		21.3	1865^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.4%	75	47.0	41.0	42.0	46.0	65.0	63.0	42.0	19.0	48.0	63.0		73.0	42.0	56.0	64.0			92.0	$18,576	$3,902	$14,673
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	5876 SW 68th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 740-0509	491	31	15.8	16.9%	48 (9.8%)	9 (1.8%)	428 (87.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	96.3	17^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.2%		96.5	23^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	99.0%	6	96.0	91.0	93.0				93.0	99.0	93.0				81.0						$11,758	$81	$11,677
Somerset Gables Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	624 Anastasia Ave	Coral Gables	33134	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 442-8626	556	28	19.8	22.1%	64 (11.5%)	2 (0.4%)	482 (86.7%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	87.9	188^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.6%		92.2	95^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.8%	93	81.0	80.0	89.0	92.0	100.0	88.0	74.0	86.0	90.0	79.0		91.0	76.0		81.0		77.0	96.0	$12,110	$462	$11,648
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%)								(n/a)																			$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%)	87.4	200^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.1%		89.4	184^th of 2258 public elementary schools	91.9%	16	89.0	81.0	92.0				98.0	88.0	73.0				63.0						$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%)	85.1	261^st of 2240 public elementary schools	88.3%		84.8	293^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	87.0%	32	78.0	80.0	79.0	83.0	81.0	86.0	85.0	88.0	78.0	69.0	87.0	75.0	70.0	24.0	72.0	94.0	100.0	92.0	$8,295	$66	$8,229

Frequently Asked Questions about Henry S. West Laboratory School

How many students attend Henry S. West Laboratory School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 373 students attended Henry S. West Laboratory School.

Is Henry S. West Laboratory School a good school?

Yes! Henry S. West Laboratory School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 12^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Henry S. West Laboratory School?

Students at Henry S. West Laboratory School are 64% Hispanic, 23% White, 7% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Henry S. West Laboratory School in?

Miami-Dade

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