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Key Biscayne K-8 Center vs. Ada Merritt K-8 Center

Should you attend Key Biscayne K-8 Center or Ada Merritt 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
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Key Biscayne K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 878 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Key Biscayne K-8 Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ada Merritt 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 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
878 students
770 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Key Biscayne K-8 Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ada Merritt K-8 Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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

#369 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
#50 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 20% in FL)
87%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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.
75%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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.
64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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 Key Biscayne K-8 Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ada Merritt K-8 Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
40
-
Kindergarten Students
84
80
Grade 1 Students
87
78
Grade 2 Students
146
101
Grade 3 Students
133
107
Grade 4 Students
149
93
Grade 5 Students
140
78
Grade 6 Students
36
88
Grade 7 Students
32
66
Grade 8 Students
31
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Key Biscayne 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ada Merritt 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
81%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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
18%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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 Ada Merritt 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.
0.31
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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
7%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Key Biscayne 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 Ada Merritt 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
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Key Biscayne 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ada Merritt 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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