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Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy vs. Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center

Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy or Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
525 Nw 147th St
Miami, FL 33168
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center
2101 Nw 127th St
Miami, FL 33167
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 591 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrie P. Meek/westview 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
788 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2443 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2293 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
48%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
52
Kindergarten Students
60
49
Grade 1 Students
67
57
Grade 2 Students
74
50
Grade 3 Students
54
74
Grade 4 Students
73
48
Grade 5 Students
77
54
Grade 6 Students
95
55
Grade 7 Students
116
80
Grade 8 Students
122
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
17%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
81%
72%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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