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John I. Smith K-8 Center vs. Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center

Should you attend John I. Smith K-8 Center or Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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
John I. Smith K-8 Center
10415 Nw 52nd St
Miami, FL 33178
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center
11250 Nw 86th St
Miami, FL 33178
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 866 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John I. Smith K-8 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 636 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher 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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
866 students
636 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John I. Smith K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John I. Smith K-8 Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
42 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John I. Smith K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center 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 John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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

#1178 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#1883 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John I. Smith K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in FL)
58%
(Top 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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.
54%
(Top 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 John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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.
49%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
49
Kindergarten Students
52
35
Grade 1 Students
71
27
Grade 2 Students
76
47
Grade 3 Students
101
52
Grade 4 Students
117
57
Grade 5 Students
112
70
Grade 6 Students
92
96
Grade 7 Students
103
98
Grade 8 Students
102
105

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John I. Smith K-8 Center, 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 Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, 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
91%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John I. Smith 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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.
0.17
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of John I. Smith 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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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
26%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John I. Smith 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John I. Smith 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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dr. Rolando Espinosa 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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