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#1773 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2450 NW 84TH ST, Miami, FL 33147
- Math 42% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,728
Median home value
$301,300
Median rent
$1,359/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33147; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It's a Small World AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Lillie C. Evans K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Broadmoor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Liberty City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #300 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
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 378 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,773 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center
What grades does Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center serve?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center has an enrollment of approximately 378 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center rank in FL?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center ranks #1,773 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center a charter school?
No, Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center a Title I school?
No, Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
67.2% of students at Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 378
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.1%
- Phone
- (305) 691-6491
- Area population (ZIP 33147)
- 47,203
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
Official sources & links
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 33147; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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