Very Good
#1023 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 27% in state
Beacon College Prep K-8
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Opa Locka, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
13400 NW 28TH AVE, Opa Locka, FL 33054
- Math 47% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 90.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beacon College Prep K-8 score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beacon College Prep K-8 sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,779
Median home value
$291,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanans Academic Development CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Little Ones AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Dr John a Mckinney Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Betesda Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 101 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #193 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beacon College Prep K-8 is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beacon College Prep K-8
Beacon College Prep K-8 is a public elementary school in Opa Locka, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 452 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 90.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beacon College Prep K-8
What grades does Beacon College Prep K-8 serve?
Beacon College Prep K-8 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Beacon College Prep K-8?
Beacon College Prep K-8 has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon College Prep K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon College Prep K-8 is 90.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beacon College Prep K-8 rank in FL?
Beacon College Prep K-8 ranks #1,023 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Beacon College Prep K-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Beacon College Prep K-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beacon College Prep K-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beacon College Prep K-8 has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Beacon College Prep K-8 a charter school?
Yes, Beacon College Prep K-8 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beacon College Prep K-8 a Title I school?
No, Beacon College Prep K-8 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beacon College Prep K-8?
93.8% of students at Beacon College Prep K-8 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 90.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (786) 353-6109
- Area population (ZIP 33054)
- 31,165
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33054; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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