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Henry S. West Laboratory School vs. Sunset Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Henry S. West Laboratory School
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Sunset Elementary School
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Sunset Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks in the top 1% 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 89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,189 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sunset Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
1,189 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Henry S. West Laboratory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Henry S. West Laboratory School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Henry S. West Laboratory School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Henry S. West Laboratory School 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 Sunset Elementary School 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

#31 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 1%)
#25 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Henry S. West Laboratory School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
89%
(Top 5% in FL)
90%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry S. West Laboratory School 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 Sunset Elementary School 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.
92%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
94%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry S. West Laboratory School 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 Sunset Elementary School 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.
90-94%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Henry S. West Laboratory School 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 Sunset Elementary School 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunset Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
37
206
Grade 1 Students
43
202
Grade 2 Students
52
203
Grade 3 Students
34
176
Grade 4 Students
48
192
Grade 5 Students
53
190
Grade 6 Students
33
-
Grade 7 Students
35
-
Grade 8 Students
22
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Elementary School, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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
24%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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.
0.56
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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
16%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Henry S. West Laboratory School, 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 Sunset Elementary School, 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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