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West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

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West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks 739 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

739^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is a public school in Hialeah Gardens, FL, serving 1,128 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District.

This school stands out for its strong academic performance, especially in math. In 2025-2026, 81% of 4th graders were proficient in math, which is 10 points higher than the district average and 16 points higher than the state average. The school also shows impressive gains in English Language Arts (ELA), with 3rd grade proficiency rising from 51% in 2022-2023 to 66% in 2025-2026. Science scores are consistently above district and state averages, with 62% of 5th graders proficient in 2024-2025 compared to 56% district-wide. The school has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.3% (2023-2024), well below the district's 28.2% and state's 31.4%, which points to a strong school culture and community engagement.

Compared to nearby schools, West Hialeah Gardens outperforms Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy (0.46 miles away) in 3rd and 4th grade ELA and math. For example, 4th grade math is 81% at West Hialeah Gardens versus 69% at Ernest R. Graham. It also surpasses Hialeah Gardens Elementary School (0.8 miles away) in science (56% vs. 46%) and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (20.3% vs. 22.8%). The school achieves these results despite serving a moderately low-income population (51.4% free/reduced lunch) and benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 and high per-student spending of $15,176. This combination of resources and consistent improvement—rising from the 51st percentile in 2015-2016 to the 67th percentile in 2025-2026—makes it a solid choice for families seeking a school with a positive trajectory.

1,128

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,176

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11990 NW 92nd Ave
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018

(305) 818-4000

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hialeah Gardens Middle School
High:	Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.8%

White:

1.2%

African American:

0.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 51st percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (68% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (67th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

739^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 16 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

106^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	65.5	739 of 2240	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.7	790 of 2258	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.5	810 of 2256	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.2	813 of 2240	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.6	791 of 2219	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.6	842 of 2247	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.7	826 of 2182	62.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.7	845 of 2118	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	55.9	909 of 2112	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	51.7	1013 of 2087	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.9	771 of 2064	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.2	633 of 2029	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.3	730 of 1984	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.6	968 of 1985	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	45.1	1139 of 1919	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	24.5	1492 of 1847	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math73%+9 vs state

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

Science56%-4 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, January 31, 2020

Exceptional school that provides a positive environment for the students. Always creating fun memories for the kids and parents. The administration is very professional and believes in students getting the best overall experience and don't JUST focus on testing. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Awesome

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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
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%)	65.5	739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.0%		63.7	790^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.0%	51	66.0	72.0	61.0				72.0	81.0	68.0				56.0						$15,176	$2,357	$12,819
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%)	61.2	846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.2%		46.8	1186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.5%	340	62.0	62.0	62.0	64.0	58.0	74.0	64.0	69.0	74.0	82.0	51.0	77.0	61.0	60.0	89.0			72.0	$12,082	$1,358	$10,724
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9702 NW 130th St	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 827-8830	995	77	12.9	50.9%	21 (2.1%)	10 (1.0%)	949 (95.4%)	15 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66	727^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.5%		66.3	727^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.8%		73.0	64.0	66.0				81.0	85.0	64.0				46.0						$17,784	$2,109	$15,675
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%)	52.1	1091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%		53	1042^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.9%	49	64.0	57.0	55.0				83.0	71.0	60.0				43.0						$13,125	$1,513	$11,613
West Lakes Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	8435 W 36th Ave	Hialeah	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 827-3025	594	37	16.0	34.0%	17 (2.9%)	34 (5.7%)	524 (88.2%)	19 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.7	1054^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.9%		59.3	897^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.3%	157	57.0	57.0	55.0	74.0	76.0	69.0	65.0	84.0	60.0	70.0	40.0	37.0	50.0	50.0	89.0	92.0	100.0	85.0	$12,227	$982	$11,245
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%)	71.3	593^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.5%		72.8	561^st of 2258 public elementary schools	75.2%	32	71.0	79.0	72.0	70.0	83.0	75.0	72.0	81.0	74.0	53.0	53.0	88.0	63.0	69.0	97.0	100.0	100.0	85.0	$12,859	$1,360	$11,499
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%)	53.5	1060^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.7%		62.5	813^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.0%	247	60.0	51.0	68.0	65.0	71.0	63.0	73.0	68.0	58.0	60.0	64.0	36.0	59.0	31.0	93.0		100.0	82.0	$9,381	$733	$8,647
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%)	35	1527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%		45	1222^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.9%	305	60.0	50.0	48.0	69.0	65.0	62.0	63.0	54.0	41.0	61.0	76.0	41.0	35.0	18.0	76.0		93.0	71.0	$7,832	$462	$7,370
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%)	27.1	1739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%		26.6	1733^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%	6	55.0	43.0	48.0	50.0	48.0	52.0	63.0	47.0	46.0	57.0	48.0	62.0	32.0	18.0	74.0	100.0	89.0	63.0	$12,952	$1,398	$11,554
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%)	70.3	624^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%		77.3	465^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.4%	159	70.0	73.0	70.0				72.0	76.0	64.0				63.0						$9,983	$667	$9,316

Frequently Asked Questions about West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

How many students attend West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,128 students attended West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School.

Is West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School a good school?

West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks 739^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hialeah Gardens Middle School
High : Hialeah Gardens Senior High School

What district is West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School?

Students at West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

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