Kenwood K-8 Center

Summary:

Kenwood K-8 Center is a public elementary school located in Miami, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 844 students. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kenwood K-8 Center consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in various standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) for English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Kenwood K-8 Center had 95% proficiency in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 61% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school also has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (86.73%) compared to the surrounding schools. However, Kenwood K-8 Center has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (16.1% in 2022-2023) and a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (43.96% in 2022-2023), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

While Kenwood K-8 Center has maintained a consistent academic performance over the years, the nearby charter schools, such as Somerset Academy Bay, Vineland K-8 Center, and the True North Classical Academy schools, generally outperform Kenwood K-8 Center in test scores and statewide rankings. This may indicate that the charter school model is providing more effective educational opportunities in the area. However, Kenwood K-8 Center has seen a steady increase in its per-student spending, from $10,395 in 2019-2020 to $14,486 in 2022-2023, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.7 to 15.1 over the past few years, which may be factors in its academic success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 9300 SW 79th Ave
       Miami, FL  33156


(305) 271-5061

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
892nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,486 Help


Students who attend Kenwood K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Glades Middle School
High:    Miami Killian Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
88.1%
White:
5.8%
African American:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.8% Help


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Compare Details Kenwood K-8 Center ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 128th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Kenwood K-8 Center ranks better than 67.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.1%), White (5.8%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenwood K-8 Center is 15.3, which is the 73rd best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Kenwood K-8 Center employs 51 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenwood K-8 Center is $14,486, which is the 98th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kenwood K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Kenwood K-8 Center 390th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Kenwood K-8 Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kenwood K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.20 69th 199 65.3%
2005 63.47 105th 202 48.0%
2006 72.75 465th 1688 72.5%
2007 57.49 798th 1786 55.3%
2008 66.60 621st 1789 65.3%
2009 63.84 696th 1847 62.3%
2010 68.31 613th 1919 68.1%
2011 69.89 597th 1985 69.9%
2012 78.11 393rd 1984 80.2%
2013 66.87 642nd 2029 68.4%
2014 64.15 712th 2064 65.5%
2016 57.28 884th 2087 57.6%
2017 58.33 861st 2112 59.2%
2018 67.64 665th 2118 68.6%
2019 63.39 766th 2182 64.9%
2021 60.81 837th 2247 62.8%
2022 57.63 897th 2219 59.6%
2023 52.39 1035th 2240 53.8%
2024 58.32 892nd 2256 60.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Kenwood K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.20 134th 593 77.4%
2005 78.61 111th 602 81.6%
2006 82.62 96th 675 85.8%
2007 77.05 143rd 736 80.6%
2008 74.73 172nd 740 76.8%
2009 68.93 254th 780 67.4%
2010 75.30 196th 839 76.6%
2011 73.11 229th 891 74.3%
2012 82.85 126th 897 86.0%
2013 75.39 215th 956 77.5%
2014 76.50 213th 999 78.7%
2016 59.63 376th 997 62.3%
2017 53.60 470th 1031 54.4%
2018 64.49 345th 1035 66.7%
2019 70.99 293rd 1099 73.3%
2021 71.92 289th 1136 74.6%
2022 66.74 339th 1148 70.5%
2023 64.70 384th 1177 67.4%
2024 64.80 390th 1196 67.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Kenwood K-8 Center Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Open Quote Disappointed in Teachers and Administration. A poorly run school on many levels. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, August 13, 2012

Open Quote Excellent neighborhood school with dedicated teachers,administration and staff. Lots of parents are involved too. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Kenwood K-8 Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 386 54 22 194 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1989 368 67 19 214 1 n/a n/a 0 669
1990 369 64 24 286 1 n/a n/a 0 744
1991 431 74 23 306 1 n/a n/a 0 835
1992 382 69 27 291 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1993 386 69 25 294 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1994 350 58 29 303 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1995 323 67 31 394 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1996 323 67 31 394 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1997 295 57 38 418 2 n/a n/a 0 810
1998 291 43 40 430 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1999 290 45 24 439 0 n/a n/a 0 798
2000 270 46 31 465 2 n/a n/a 0 814
2001 252 42 30 522 0 n/a n/a 0 846
2002 271 42 41 664 1 n/a n/a 0 1019
2003 271 42 41 664 1 n/a n/a 0 1019
2004 280 59 26 776 0 n/a n/a 0 1141
2005 266 73 19 805 0 n/a n/a 0 1163
2006 247 71 26 836 1 n/a n/a 0 1181
2007 242 59 24 772 0 n/a n/a 32 1129
2008 228 61 29 791 0 n/a n/a 41 1150
2009 210 58 40 852 0 n/a n/a 39 1199
2010 176 50 43 890 1 n/a n/a 6 1166
2011 163 48 40 886 0 0 9 0 1146
2012 157 39 33 850 0 0 6 0 1085
2013 146 49 30 831 0 0 5 0 1061
2014 121 58 23 857 1 0 13 0 1073
2015 105 50 25 847 2 0 13 0 1042
2016 102 50 33 868 2 1 12 0 1068
2017 98 54 26 908 2 1 11 0 1100
2018 81 51 21 894 2 1 7 0 1057
2019 90 51 26 915 2 1 11 0 1096
2020 84 44 23 901 2 1 12 0 1067
2021 68 40 19 827 2 1 11 0 968
2022 67 33 13 773 2 0 10 0 898
2023 58 23 22 732 1 0 8 0 844
2024 45 20 19 689 0 0 9 0 782

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 Kenwood K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 36.0 18.2 15.4
1989 669 37.0 18.0 16.7
1990 744 39.0 19.0 23.5
1991 835 42.0 19.8 24.1
1992 769 42.0 18.3 22.2
1993 774 38.0 20.4 19.4
1994 740 40.0 18.5 23.6
1995 816 44.0 18.5 28.9
1996 816 44.0 18.5 28.9
1997 810 43.0 18.8 28
1998 804 46.0 17.5 29
1999 798 45.0 17.7 36.3
2000 814 47.0 17.3 34.8
2001 846 51.0 16.6 39
2002 1019 59.0 17.3 40.9
2003 1019 59.0 17.3 40.9
2004 1141 66.0 17.3 40.3
2005 1163 69.0 16.9 40.1
2006 1181 79.0 14.9 35.7
2007 1129 83.0 13.6 34.6
2008 1150 85.0 13.5 33.8
2009 1199 84.3 14.3 36.5
2010 1166 80.0 14.5 43.9
2011 1146 77.0 14.8 45
2012 1085 75.0 14.4 48.4
2013 1061 71.0 14.9 50.6
2014 1073 70.0 15.3 54.1
2015 1042 68.0 15.3 56.9
2016 1068 68.0 15.7 59.2
2017 1100 69.0 15.9 57.6
2018 1057 68.0 15.5 56
2019 1096 68.0 16.1 53.9
2020 1067 70.0 15.2 54.5
2021 968 64.0 15.1 59.9
2022 898 61.0 14.7 61
2023 844 57.0 14.8 44
2024 782 51.0 15.3 39.8

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 Kenwood K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 36.0 18.2 15.4
1989 669 37.0 18.0 16.7
1990 744 39.0 19.0 23.5
1991 835 42.0 19.8 24.1
1992 769 42.0 18.3 22.2
1993 774 38.0 20.4 19.4
1994 740 40.0 18.5 23.6
1995 816 44.0 18.5 28.9
1996 816 44.0 18.5 28.9
1997 810 43.0 18.8 28
1998 804 46.0 17.5 29
1999 798 45.0 17.7 36.3
2000 814 47.0 17.3 34.8
2001 846 51.0 16.6 39
2002 1019 59.0 17.3 40.9
2003 1019 59.0 17.3 40.9
2004 1141 66.0 17.3 40.3
2005 1163 69.0 16.9 40.1
2006 1181 79.0 14.9 35.7
2007 1129 83.0 13.6 34.6
2008 1150 85.0 13.5 33.8
2009 1199 84.3 14.3 36.5
2010 1166 80.0 14.5 43.9
2011 1146 77.0 14.8 45
2012 1085 75.0 14.4 48.4
2013 1061 71.0 14.9 50.6
2014 1073 70.0 15.3 54.1
2015 1042 68.0 15.3 56.9
2016 1068 68.0 15.7 59.2
2017 1100 69.0 15.9 57.6
2018 1057 68.0 15.5 56
2019 1096 68.0 16.1 53.9
2020 1067 70.0 15.2 54.5
2021 968 64.0 15.1 59.9
2022 898 61.0 14.7 61
2023 844 57.0 14.8 44
2024 782 51.0 15.3 39.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenwood K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $597 (6.6%) $8,467 (93.4%) $9,064
2019 $348 (3.9%) $8,638 (96.1%) $8,986
2020 $409 (3.9%) $9,985 (96.1%) $10,395
2021 $1,559 (13.6%) $9,920 (86.4%) $11,481
2022 $1,512 (11.5%) $11,659 (88.5%) $13,170
2023 $2,075 (14.3%) $12,410 (85.7%) $14,486

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenwood K-8 Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 766th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1035th of 2240 Elementary schools
 11.1%
Ranks 293rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 384th of 1177 Middle schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood K-8 Center)6464
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenwood K-8 Center)6261
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood K-8 Center)5965
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood K-8 Center)6048
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood K-8 Center)6057
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood K-8 Center)6849
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Kenwood K-8 Center)5650
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood K-8 Center)6462
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood K-8 Center)7355
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood K-8 Center)6559
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood K-8 Center)7364
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kenwood K-8 Center)6665
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kenwood K-8 Center)5130
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Kenwood K-8 Center)4760
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Kenwood K-8 Center)7685
 9%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Kenwood K-8 Center)9290
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1096844
 23%
African American5123
 54.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2622
 15.4%
Hispanic915732
 20%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White9058
 35.6%
Two or More Races118
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%44%
 10%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 782 students attended Kenwood K-8 Center.

Students at Kenwood K-8 Center are 88% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Kenwood K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Glades Middle School
High : Miami Killian Senior High School

Kenwood K-8 Center ranks 892nd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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