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#1042 of 1,462 private schools in FL
William a Kirlew JR Academy
Elementary School · Miami Gardens, FL
A private elementary school in Miami Gardens, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
18900 NW 32ND AVE, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
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Where William a Kirlew JR Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,852/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,255
Median home value
$332,400
Median rent
$1,659/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Grace Leadership Preparatory Institute, IncPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Barbara Hawkins Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Ace Academy NorthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 26 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
William a Kirlew JR Academy is listed in Miami Gardens, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About William a Kirlew JR Academy
William a Kirlew JR Academy is a private elementary school in Miami Gardens, FL, serving approximately 113 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William a Kirlew JR Academy
What grades does William a Kirlew JR Academy serve?
William a Kirlew JR Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend William a Kirlew JR Academy?
William a Kirlew JR Academy has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Kirlew JR Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Kirlew JR Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does William a Kirlew JR Academy rank in FL?
William a Kirlew JR Academy ranks #1,042 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is William a Kirlew JR Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
William a Kirlew JR Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is William a Kirlew JR Academy a private school?
Yes, William a Kirlew JR Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is William a Kirlew JR Academy a religious school?
William a Kirlew JR Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 474-4760
- Area population (ZIP 33056)
- 37,318
- Area average commute
- 31.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 33056; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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