Serving 1,241 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center's student population of 1,241 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
Mission It is our mission to provide a secure, innovative, and challenging environment that affords academic achievement and a technologically-rich program for our students to develop a strong, firm foundation from which to succeed and meet the challenges
School Rankings
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is 0.54, 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
#155 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
55%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
40%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center's ranking?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is ranked #155 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center?
1,241 students attend Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center offer ?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center part of?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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