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The Charter School At Waterstone

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The Charter School At Waterstone ranks 561 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

561^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

The Charter School At Waterstone is a K-8 school in Homestead, FL, serving 974 students within the Miami-Dade school district, and has established itself as a top-tier academic option in an area where many schools struggle. The school has shown remarkable improvement over the past decade, climbing from a 3-star rating to a consistent 4-star rating, and now ranks in the 75th-86th percentile statewide. Its academic performance is a clear standout, with 5th-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts (79%) and Math (78%) significantly outpacing both district and state averages. The school also excels in science, with a 73% proficiency rate that dramatically exceeds the district (59%) and state (60%) averages, a feat unmatched by nearby schools like Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy or Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School.

What makes Waterstone particularly impressive is its ability to achieve high results with a more economically diverse student body (52.26% eligible for free/reduced lunch) compared to other high-performers like Air Base K-8 Center For International Education, which has a lower rate of economic disadvantage (33.42%). Waterstone also maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.1%, far better than the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, and dramatically lower than many nearby schools where rates exceed 30%. This suggests the school is particularly effective at overcoming socioeconomic barriers to learning, creating a strong and supportive environment for all students.

While the school's overall trajectory is one of sustained improvement, there is a minor dip in 4th-grade scores for the 2025-2026 school year that is worth monitoring. However, this does not overshadow the fact that Waterstone is a beacon of high performance in a challenging landscape, where six of nine nearby schools have a 1-star or 0-star rating. Its success is not driven by higher spending—its per-student expenditure ($11,262) is moderate compared to peers—but rather by effective resource allocation and a strong school culture. For families in Homestead, The Charter School At Waterstone offers a proven, high-quality education that consistently delivers results.

974

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,262

Per pupil spending ?

52.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033

(305) 248-6206

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

85.4%

African American:

9.5%

White:

3.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (75th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

561^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

83^rd 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	561 of 2240	75.0%	★★★★☆
2025	84.3	307 of 2258	86.4%	★★★★☆
2024	84.2	315 of 2256	86.0%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	544 of 2240	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	51.2	1047 of 2219	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.2	1119 of 2247	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	1054 of 2182	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.3	891 of 2118	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.1	1037 of 2112	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.2	838 of 2087	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.8	776 of 2064	62.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.6	758 of 2029	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.7	563 of 1984	71.6%	★★★★☆
2011	73.6	504 of 1985	74.6%	★★★★☆
2010	66.0	674 of 1919	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.6	992 of 1847	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	48.4	968 of 1789	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	43.1	1074 of 1786	39.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science73%+13 vs state

Math72%+7 vs state

English Language Arts71%+11 vs state

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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
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
Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	29035 SW 144th Ave	Miami	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-8340	726	42	17.2	73.7%	19 (2.6%)	93 (12.8%)	612 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28.7	1699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.2%		26.9	1728^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.5%	29	37.0	43.0	54.0	73.0	54.0	69.0	47.0	49.0	47.0	60.0	57.0	80.0	40.0	54.0	90.0			75.0	$12,667	$1,506	$11,161
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
Academir Charter School Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-5	13330 SW 288th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-7668	436	24	18.1	85.1%	5 (1.1%)	14 (3.2%)	416 (95.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.4	1387^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%		61.4	845^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.6%	542	51.0	46.0	61.0				62.0	64.0	60.0				50.0						$10,428	$1,449	$8,979
Leisure City K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14950 SW 288th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-5431	1,059	59	17.9	69.9%	11 (1.0%)	376 (35.5%)	661 (62.4%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	17	1998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%		22.1	1841^st of 2258 public elementary schools	18.5%	157	39.0	47.0	48.0	50.0	55.0	56.0	34.0	41.0	34.0	58.0	60.0	67.0	21.0	30.0	86.0		93.0	87.0	$13,113	$1,507	$11,606
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
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
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
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	27190 SW 140th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 245-1055	515	33	15.6	73.6%	8 (1.6%)	244 (47.4%)	259 (50.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47.9	1198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.5%		38.9	1392^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	38.4%	194	52.0	59.0	55.0				71.0	67.0	60.0				50.0						$17,314	$3,065	$14,248
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	12225 SW 280th St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-0377	643	47	13.6	72.0%	15 (2.3%)	332 (51.6%)	290 (45.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18.7	1967^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.2%		18.8	1953^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	13.5%	14	27.0	45.0	39.0	60.0	59.0	50.0	44.0	48.0	26.0	58.0	61.0	76.0	36.0	38.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	86.0	$16,217	$2,813	$13,404

Frequently Asked Questions about The Charter School At Waterstone

What is the racial makeup of The Charter School At Waterstone?

Students at The Charter School At Waterstone are 85% Hispanic, 10% African American, 4% White, 1% Asian.

What district is The Charter School At Waterstone in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend The Charter School At Waterstone?

In the 2024-25 school year, 974 students attended The Charter School At Waterstone.

Is The Charter School At Waterstone a good school?

The Charter School At Waterstone ranks 561^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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