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Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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Ben Sheppard Elementary School ranks 1042 nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

1042^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 54% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Hialeah, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with an enrollment of 939 students. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, which is ranked 22nd out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ben Sheppard Elementary faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 21.2% in 2022-2023 to 31.4% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's test scores are generally below the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, such as the 5th grade science proficiency rate of 52%, compared to 56% for the district and 55% for the state. Additionally, Ben Sheppard has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 64.22% to 89.39% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hialeah Gardens Elementary and Mater Academy, Ben Sheppard Elementary generally performs below average in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, the school's per-student spending is in line with the district average and the nearby schools, suggesting that factors beyond funding may be contributing to the school's challenges.

927

Students ?

15.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,125

Per pupil spending ?

63.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5700 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016

(305) 556-2204

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Ben Sheppard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Palm Springs Middle School
High:	Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.6%

African American:

1.4%

White:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 74th percentile in 2023 → 54th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 74th-percentile peak (2023) to 54th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg62%

Florida avg58%

1,042^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 46% (2016) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

148^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	1042 of 2258	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	1155 of 2256	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	72.5	573 of 2240	74.4%	★★★★☆
2022	61.8	799 of 2219	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.5	1112 of 2247	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.3	1116 of 2182	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.5	957 of 2118	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.6	1152 of 2112	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	45.9	1125 of 2087	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	44.8	1137 of 2064	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	55.9	881 of 2029	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	40.0	1222 of 1984	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	47.7	1106 of 1985	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	46.1	1113 of 1919	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	37.3	1252 of 1847	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2008	25.6	1409 of 1789	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	27.6	1359 of 1786	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	56.1	756 of 1688	55.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math64%+4 vs state

English Language Arts53%-3 vs state

Science52%-3 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, April 3, 2014

This school displays insincerity . The principal appears to be helpful and concerned but it is only an act. Whenever a problem arises, he just delegates it to another person. The assistant principal not only lacks personal skills but empathy. Her nonchalant and insensitive attitude is anything but reassuring. My child has endured bullying on several occasions in this school and what faculty members do is cover it up and sugarcoat it. "No it is not bullying. It is only arguing or disagreeing amongst children". Wake up, bullying is a widespread epidemic and is only getting worse! No need to downplay it. What I have learned with my experiences with this school is that the teacher makes all the difference. Close Quote

Schools Near Ben Sheppard Elementary School

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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
Ben Sheppard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5700 W 24th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 556-2204	927	58	15.9	63.2%	6 (0.6%)	13 (1.4%)	905 (97.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53	1042^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.9%		47.6	1155^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.8%	113	54.0	53.0	53.0				65.0	67.0	61.0				52.0						$13,125	$1,513	$11,613
Mater Palms Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 390-1106	866	40	21.6	63.0%	164 (18.9%)	60 (6.9%)	612 (70.7%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	16 (1.8%)	45	1222^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.9%		51.8	1050^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.5%	172	54.0	45.0	54.0	67.0	67.0	61.0	69.0	45.0	51.0	70.0	76.0	19.0	40.0	35.0	67.0	100.0	100.0	71.0	$7,832	$462	$7,370
Bob Graham Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	15901 NW 79th Ave	Miami Lakes	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 557-3303	1,404	82	17.1	40.5%	59 (4.2%)	42 (3.0%)	1,283 (91.4%)	18 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	72.8	561^st of 2258 public elementary schools	75.2%		73.7	556^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.4%	5	73.0	69.0	67.0	77.0	71.0	73.0	80.0	70.0	57.0	83.0	53.0	83.0	51.0	62.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	84.0	$12,859	$1,360	$11,499
Mater Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7700 NW 98th St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 698-9900	1,521	71	21.4	92.6%	10 (0.7%)	10 (0.7%)	1,493 (98.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	77.3	465^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.4%		76	503^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	77.7%	38	70.0	64.0	73.0				76.0	75.0	73.0				60.0						$9,983	$667	$9,316
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0301	1,082	61	17.7	55.2%	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1,066 (98.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.6	1733^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%		27.9	1689^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.1%	44	43.0	54.0	37.0	43.0	47.0	44.0	58.0	54.0	37.0	48.0	46.0	64.0	35.0	29.0	93.0	90.0	81.0	62.0	$12,952	$1,398	$11,554
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 NW 92nd Ave	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 818-4000	1,128	77	14.6	51.4%	13 (1.2%)	9 (0.8%)	1,103 (97.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	63.7	790^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.0%		62.5	810^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.1%	20	57.0	57.0	65.0				67.0	65.0	65.0				62.0						$15,176	$2,357	$12,819
Youth County-Op Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	761	43	17.6	77.4%	7 (0.9%)	10 (1.3%)	738 (97.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62.5	813^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.0%		54.4	986^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.3%	173	56.0	56.0	61.0	71.0	67.0	61.0	63.0	65.0	76.0	59.0	68.0	35.0	65.0	34.0	93.0		97.0	72.0	$9,381	$733	$8,647
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	7330 W 32nd Ave	Hialeah	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 825-2122	947	48	19.7	57.7%	4 (0.4%)	10 (1.1%)	929 (98.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.8	1186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.5%		56.7	929^th of 2256 public elementary schools	58.8%	257	48.0	51.0	51.0	55.0	65.0	58.0	58.0	75.0	51.0	79.0	64.0	67.0	41.0	52.0	94.0			78.0	$12,082	$1,358	$10,724
Palm Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7450 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 823-6970	574	39	14.7	50.5%	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.9%)	554 (96.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	46.6	1190^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.3%		39.5	1354^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.0%	164	55.0	50.0	54.0				62.0	58.0	58.0				47.0						$14,557	$1,511	$13,046
John G. Dupuis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 W 59th Pl	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 821-6361	508	33	15.3	64.4%	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	502 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	65.7	740^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.2%		54.6	980^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.6%	240	62.0	57.0	55.0				70.0	71.0	70.0				63.0						$14,599	$1,367	$13,232

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Sheppard Elementary School

How many students attend Ben Sheppard Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 927 students attended Ben Sheppard Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Ben Sheppard Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Ben Sheppard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Palm Springs Middle School
High : Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Ben Sheppard Elementary School?

Students at Ben Sheppard Elementary School are 98% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Ben Sheppard Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Ben Sheppard Elementary School a good school?

Ben Sheppard Elementary School ranks 1042^nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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