Excellent
#18 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Coral Gables, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 CARILLO ST, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Math 94% vs FL 57% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry S. West Laboratory School score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 94% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 93% (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 39 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Henry S. West Laboratory School 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$124,712
Median home value
$1,141,800
Median rent
$2,774/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33146; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Fairchild Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 478 | Compare → |
| George W. Carver Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Granada Presbyterian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| International Childrens SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 10 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Henry S. West Laboratory School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry S. West Laboratory School
Henry S. West Laboratory School is a public elementary school in Coral Gables, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Henry S. West Laboratory School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry S. West Laboratory School
What grades does Henry S. West Laboratory School serve?
Henry S. West Laboratory School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Henry S. West Laboratory School?
Henry S. West Laboratory School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry S. West Laboratory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry S. West Laboratory School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry S. West Laboratory School rank in FL?
Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks #18 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Henry S. West Laboratory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry S. West Laboratory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry S. West Laboratory School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Henry S. West Laboratory School a charter school?
No, Henry S. West Laboratory School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry S. West Laboratory School a Title I school?
No, Henry S. West Laboratory School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Henry S. West Laboratory School?
19.0% of students at Henry S. West Laboratory School 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.4%
- Phone
- (305) 661-7661
- Area population (ZIP 33146)
- 18,861
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 33146; 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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