Serving 1,246 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,246 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center's student population of 1,246 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1722 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
61%
38%
Black
31%
21%
White
5%
34%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center's ranking?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is ranked #1722 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center often compared to?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Natural Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
1,246 students attend David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center offer ?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center part of?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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