West Lakes Preparatory Academy

Public PK, KG-8

 8435 W 36th Ave
       Hialeah, FL  33018-2084


(305) 827-3025

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
738th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,128 Help


Students who attend West Lakes Preparatory Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Lawton Chiles Middle School
High:    Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
86.3%
African American:
5.4%
White:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.6% Help


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Compare Details West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks better than 67.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 96th among 278 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks better than 58.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.09. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (86.3%), African American (5.4%), Asian (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lakes Preparatory Academy is 14.4, which is the 38th best among 278 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare West Lakes Preparatory Academy employs 37 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lakes Preparatory Academy is $12,128. 167 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Lakes Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Lakes Preparatory Academy 497th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See West Lakes Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Lakes Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.35 1143rd 2182 47.6%
2021 73.53 566th 2247 74.8%
2022 60.15 827th 2219 62.7%
2023 64.97 737th 2240 67.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Lakes Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.68 670th 1136 41.0%
2022 59.55 426th 1148 62.9%
2023 55.09 494th 1177 58.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 24, 2020

Open Quote This school is amazing, my kid has learned tons and the teachers treat my kid with like ve and respect. Totally recommend this school to the community. Close Quote



Enrollment information for West Lakes Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 0 1 1 30 0 0 0 0 32
2018 7 7 15 150 0 0 1 0 180
2019 7 14 19 267 0 1 0 0 308
2020 16 22 22 407 0 2 0 0 469
2021 19 24 25 457 0 0 0 0 525
2022 24 34 20 485 0 0 0 0 563
2023 22 29 22 460 0 0 0 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Lakes Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 32 4.0 8.0 59.4
2018 180 11.0 16.3 50
2019 308 20.0 15.4 52.6
2020 469 30.0 15.6 51.6
2021 525 34.0 15.4 59.4
2022 563 37.0 15.2 61.3
2023 533 37.0 14.4 42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Lakes Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 32 4.0 8.0 59.4
2018 180 11.0 16.3 50
2019 308 20.0 15.4 52.6
2020 469 30.0 15.6 51.6
2021 525 34.0 15.4 59.4
2022 563 37.0 15.2 61.3
2023 533 37.0 14.4 42.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Lakes Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $345 (4.2%) $7,965 (95.8%) $8,310
2019 $560 (5.9%) $8,903 (94.1%) $9,463
2020 $327 (3.6%) $8,705 (96.4%) $9,033
2021 $1,676 (15.8%) $8,928 (84.2%) $10,605
2022 $2,148 (17.7%) $9,980 (82.3%) $12,128

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lakes Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1143rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 737th of 2240 Elementary schools
 19.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)7754
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)8249
 33%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)5479
 25%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)5668
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)3856
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)2651
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)2058
 38%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)5967
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Lakes Preparatory Academy)7264
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students308533
 73.1%
African American1429
 107.1%
American Indian00
Asian1922
 15.8%
Hispanic267460
 72.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White722
 214.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.6%42.6%
 10%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Lakes Preparatory Academy

Students who attend West Lakes Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lawton Chiles Middle School
High : Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended West Lakes Preparatory Academy.

West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks 738th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at West Lakes Preparatory Academy are 86% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% White, 4% Asian.


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