Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is 0.52, 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
#3449 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Hispanic
49%
38%
Black
49%
21%
White
2%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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 Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center's ranking?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is ranked #3449 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
383 students attend Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 49% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center offer ?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center part of?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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