Leisure City K-8 Center

Leisure City K-8 Center serves 1,005 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Homestead, providing a comprehensive elementary and middle school experience under one roof. With 60 full-time teachers maintaining a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio, the school offers relatively small class sizes that allow for more individualized attention. Academically, the school has room for growth, with 37% of students achieving proficiency in English Language Arts and 49% in mathematics.

These scores place Leisure City K-8 Center in the 37th percentile among Florida schools, ranking #2409 out of 3816 statewide. The school's focus on student development across the extended K-8 grade span allows educators to build long-term relationships with students and families while addressing diverse learning needs. The school draws from a diverse suburban community where the median household income is $61,800 and home values average $332,300.

About one in four residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, while 16% of families experience poverty, reflecting the varied economic backgrounds that contribute to the school's student body. Leisure City K-8 Center operates in Homestead's large suburban setting, serving families in the 33033 ZIP code area where over 68,000 residents appreciate the combination of suburban amenities and proximity to both urban resources and South Florida's natural attractions.

While current test scores at Leisure City K-8 Center are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.