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Keys Gate Charter School

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1693^rd

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Keys Gate Charter School is a large K-8 school in Homestead, FL, serving 1,950 students within the Miami-Dade school district, where 68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Over the past decade, the school has experienced a significant decline in its state ranking, dropping from a 3-star school to a 1-star school, now ranking in the 24th percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. This downward trend is driven by several key challenges, including a high student-teacher ratio of 22.6:1, which is much higher than nearby high-performing schools like The Charter School At Waterstone (15.4:1) and Lincoln-Marti Schools (11:1).

One of the most concerning issues is chronic absenteeism, which has hovered around 39-40% for the last three years—roughly 10 percentage points higher than the district average and significantly above top-performing nearby schools like Somerset Oaks Academy (19.6%) and The Charter School At Waterstone (22.1%). This attendance crisis likely contributes to the school's consistent underperformance in core academics, where proficiency rates in ELA and Math are well below state averages. For example, in 3rd Grade Math, only 36% of Keys Gate students were proficient, compared to 85% at Somerset Academy Charter Elementary (South Homestead) and 77% at The Charter School At Waterstone.

Interestingly, Keys Gate shows a stark contrast between its standard and advanced programs. While the majority of students struggle in grade-level assessments, the school excels in advanced End-of-Course exams, with 88% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 90% in Geometry—far exceeding state averages. This suggests a strong program for top-tier students, but it masks a systemic failure to support the broader student body. Notably, the school spends $9,553 per student, more than nearby high-performing schools like Somerset Academy Charter Elementary ($8,699) and Somerset Preparatory Academy ($7,760), indicating that funding alone is not the solution. To improve, Keys Gate must aggressively address chronic absenteeism and find ways to replicate its advanced program success for all students.

1,950

Students ?

22.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,553

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2000 SE 28th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035

(786) 272-9600

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

73.8%

African American:

21.9%

White:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2016 → 24th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (39% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,693^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 29 pts since 2016

From top 46% (2016) to bottom 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

787^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 35%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From bottom 29% (2016) to bottom 35% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

234^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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	29.0	1693 of 2240	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	22.3	1837 of 2258	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.4	1783 of 2256	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.9	1553 of 2240	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	32.2	1504 of 2219	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.0	1521 of 2247	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.1	911 of 2182	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.8	804 of 2118	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.4	984 of 2112	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.8	964 of 2087	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	55.4	912 of 2064	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	44.0	1139 of 2029	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	51.3	967 of 1984	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.7	1188 of 1985	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	60.3	812 of 1919	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	57.8	819 of 1847	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	52.1	903 of 1789	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	55.0	843 of 1786	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.1	703 of 1688	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	45.0	138 of 202	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2004	28.3	166 of 199	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	39.3	787 of 1216	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.3	781 of 1205	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.2	890 of 1196	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	30.7	834 of 1177	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.7	777 of 1148	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.9	765 of 1136	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.4	583 of 1099	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.9	493 of 1035	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.7	609 of 1031	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.3	706 of 997	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	41.9	589 of 999	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2013	35.3	634 of 956	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	46.7	497 of 897	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	60.9	365 of 891	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	79.0	146 of 839	82.6%	★★★★☆
2009	72.2	218 of 780	72.1%	★★★★☆
2008	67.8	238 of 740	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	64.6	265 of 736	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	59.4	277 of 675	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2005	54.8	295 of 602	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	35.6	412 of 593	30.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 188%+25 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts52%-9 vs state

Science50%-6 vs state

Math47%-15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, June 21, 2014

Wonderful charter school! Excellent school activities, clubs and sports for the children! Safe location as well! Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Never come across such a terrible school organization. It is 6/18 and my High School graduate is yet to get his diploma. An email from Ms. Baez stated my son could pick it up today but when I went to pick it up they said they are giving them out in groups as people provide their information so now till next week. My son joined the Marines and deadline for his diploma was two weeks ago. Now my 8th grader got his report card today but while trying to enroll him in Miami Dade Online Academy they say Keys Gate has my son as no grades or attendance for 3rd and 4th quarter.
DO NOT send your kids to this school! It is a mess. The principal has no people skills or compassion. Guidance Counselor Ms. Singh is amazing plus several great teachers but unfortunately they don't run the school. 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
Keys Gate Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	2000 SE 28th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 272-9600	1,950	86	22.6	68.1%	39 (2.0%)	427 (21.9%)	1,439 (73.8%)	28 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	14 (0.7%)	29	1693^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	24.4%		22.3	1837^th of 2258 public elementary schools	18.6%	144	42.0	50.0	53.0	54.0	51.0	59.0	36.0	52.0	42.0	59.0	53.0	24.0	57.0	42.0	88.0			74.0	$9,553	$78	$9,476
Somerset Preparatory Academy (Homestead)	Public, Charter	K-5	3000 SE 9th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 509-6901	506	25	20.2	82.2%	25 (4.9%)	57 (11.3%)	422 (83.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59.9	875^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.9%		52.8	1051^st of 2258 public elementary schools	53.5%	176	68.0	56.0	64.0				77.0	66.0	70.0				55.0						$7,760	$401	$7,359
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-8	955 SE 18th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-6000	1,165	62	18.7	67.1%	36 (3.1%)	520 (44.6%)	594 (51.0%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.9%)	12.8	2085^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.9%		15.1	2035^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.9%	50	35.0	38.0	37.0	46.0	51.0	42.0	43.0	41.0	38.0	50.0	35.0	34.0	34.0	38.0	82.0	88.0	100.0	64.0	$12,180	$1,453	$10,728
The Charter School At Waterstone	Public, Charter	K-8	855 Waterstone Way	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 248-6206	974	63	15.4	52.3%	35 (3.6%)	93 (9.5%)	832 (85.4%)	14 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	72.6	561^st of 2240 public elementary schools	75.0%		84.3	307^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.4%	254	73.0	62.0	79.0				77.0	61.0	78.0				73.0						$11,262	$746	$10,516
Campbell Drive K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	15790 SW 307th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-0270	844	54	15.6	66.1%	13 (1.5%)	169 (20.0%)	654 (77.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	20.6	1910^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.7%		23.1	1822^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	19.3%	88	29.0	32.0	43.0	60.0	47.0	54.0	34.0	46.0	44.0	75.0	61.0	76.0	41.0	65.0	76.0			92.0	$13,949	$1,702	$12,247
Lincoln-Marti Schools (International Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	103 E Lucy St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-3330	210	19	11.0	61.0%	3 (1.4%)	27 (12.9%)	180 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.9	788^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.8%		63.2	799^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.6%	11	71.0	69.0	54.0	61.0	91.0	88.0	93.0	77.0	69.0	83.0	100.0		55.0		94.0		81.0	100.0	$16,253	$1,105	$15,148
Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (South Homestead	Public, Charter	K-5	300 SE 1st Dr	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 245-6108	551	32	17.2	84.2%	19 (3.4%)	32 (5.8%)	488 (88.6%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	75.8	485^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%		80.6	397^th of 2258 public elementary schools	82.4%	88	71.0	74.0	66.0				85.0	89.0	62.0				67.0						$8,699	$390	$8,309
Somerset Oaks Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1000 Old Dixie Hwy	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-3993	628	32	19.6	86.5%	21 (3.3%)	18 (2.9%)	586 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45.5	1258^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.8%		52.6	1058^th of 2258 public elementary schools	53.1%	200	48.0	55.0	53.0	65.0	80.0	76.0	72.0	60.0	60.0	67.0	70.0	59.0	51.0	40.0	76.0	100.0	100.0	86.0	$10,731	$590	$10,142
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 SW 8th St	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-3933	498	30	16.6	66.7%	7 (1.4%)	238 (47.8%)	251 (50.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	17.2	1993^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	11.0%		20.7	1886^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.5%	107	28.0	30.0	24.0				50.0	61.0	54.0				36.0						$14,522	$2,314	$12,208
Florida City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	364 NW 6th Ave	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-4676	535	31	17.2	75.1%	7 (1.3%)	274 (51.2%)	250 (46.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18.9	1962^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	12.4%		7	2196^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.7%	234	42.0	53.0	46.0				43.0	54.0	36.0				39.0						$13,399	$1,794	$11,605

Frequently Asked Questions about Keys Gate Charter School

What district is Keys Gate Charter School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Keys Gate Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,950 students attended Keys Gate Charter School.

Is Keys Gate Charter School a good school?

Keys Gate Charter School ranks in the bottom 24.4% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Keys Gate Charter School?

Students at Keys Gate Charter School are 74% Hispanic, 22% African American, 2% White, 1% Asian.

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