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#2436 of 3,778 schools in FL
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 SW 8TH ST, Homestead, FL 33030
- Math 36% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Laura C. Saunders Elementary 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 72Very 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
$43,231
Median home value
$382,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy Charter Elementary School (south HomesteadCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-marti Schools (international Campus)Charter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| West Homestead K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 826 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #364 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
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is a public elementary school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,436 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
What grades does Laura C. Saunders Elementary School serve?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laura C. Saunders Elementary School rank in FL?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks #2,436 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School a charter school?
No, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laura C. Saunders Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
72.3% of students at Laura C. Saunders Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (305) 247-3933
- Area population (ZIP 33030)
- 35,957
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 33030; 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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