Leewood K-8 Center

Leewood K-8 Center serves 538 students from prekindergarten through eighth grade in Miami, Florida, earning recognition as a high-performing elementary school in Miami-Dade County. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking in the 81st percentile statewide at #734 out of 3,816 Florida schools, Leewood demonstrates strong academic achievement across all grade levels. The school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.4 to 1 with 35 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention.

Academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 70% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 64% meet or exceed proficiency standards in Mathematics. Located on Southwest 124th Street, Leewood serves a well-established community where families value education, as evidenced by the 42% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood reflects stability and investment in the community, with a median household income of $80,612 and median home values of $541,600.

This regular public school operates within a small city setting that combines the benefits of suburban living with accessibility to Miami's broader educational and cultural resources.