Below Average
#3407 of 3,778 schools in FL
Keys Gate Charter School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2000 SE 28TH AVE, Homestead, FL 33035
- Math 41% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Keys Gate Charter School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Keys Gate Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$67,601
Median home value
$310,500
Median rent
$1,855/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33035; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Preparatory Academy (homestead)Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.3 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,315 | Compare → |
| Principitos Learning Child Care CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–3 | 1.6 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| The Charter School at WaterstoneCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 946 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #476 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
Keys Gate Charter School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Keys Gate Charter School
Keys Gate Charter School is a public elementary school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,979 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,407 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Keys Gate Charter School
What grades does Keys Gate Charter School serve?
Keys Gate Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Keys Gate Charter School?
Keys Gate Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,979 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keys Gate Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keys Gate Charter School is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Keys Gate Charter School rank in FL?
Keys Gate Charter School ranks #3,407 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Keys Gate Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Keys Gate Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Keys Gate Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Keys Gate Charter School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Keys Gate Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Keys Gate Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Keys Gate Charter School a Title I school?
No, Keys Gate Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Keys Gate Charter School?
74.9% of students at Keys Gate Charter 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
- 1,979
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.6%
- Phone
- (786) 272-9600
- Area population (ZIP 33035)
- 18,756
- Area average commute
- 42.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 33035; 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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