Excellent
#672 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 18% in state
Nathan B. Young Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Opa Locka, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14120 NW 24TH AVE, Opa Locka, FL 33054
- Math 55% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nathan B. Young Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 38 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nathan B. Young 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$42,779
Median home value
$291,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33054; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ones AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.4 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Dr. Robert B. Ingram Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 273 | Compare → |
| Beacon College Prep K-8Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Dr John a Mckinney Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #127 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
Nathan B. Young Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nathan B. Young Elementary School
Nathan B. Young Elementary School is a public elementary school in Opa Locka, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 343 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nathan B. Young Elementary School
What grades does Nathan B. Young Elementary School serve?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Nathan B. Young Elementary School?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan B. Young Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan B. Young Elementary School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nathan B. Young Elementary School rank in FL?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School ranks #672 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Nathan B. Young Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Nathan B. Young Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nathan B. Young Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nathan B. Young Elementary School a charter school?
No, Nathan B. Young Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nathan B. Young Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Nathan B. Young Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nathan B. Young Elementary School?
75.5% of students at Nathan B. Young 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
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (305) 685-7204
- Area population (ZIP 33054)
- 31,165
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 33054; 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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