C
Below Average
53/100

David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 15000 BAY VISTA BLVD, North Miami, FL 33181
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 36th percentile in Florida
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.75 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 38th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Florida schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
1,276
Students
enrolled
18.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%36/1000.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%38/100Students gain 0.75 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.93 in 2009–19; 31st percentile in Florida (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 40% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Florida schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −20 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Florida. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (+1 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency43% (−3 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Florida state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%67%reading +9 pts, math +2 pts69th percentile (list)
Black42%32%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts57th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%44%reading +1 pts, math -2 pts50th percentile (list)
Low-income46%38%reading +4 pts, math +0 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 15000 BAY VISTA BLVD
City North Miami
ZIP Code 33181
District 1200390
NCES School ID 120039004654
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 33181

Understanding the community around David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,618
Per Capita Income $36,968
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.9%
High School or Higher 89.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,800
Median Rent $1,530
Owner-Occupied 41.1%
Renter-Occupied 58.9%
View full data for ZIP 33181 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 61.8%
Black 29.6%
White 5.6%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More Races 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,276
Teachers (FTE) 70.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center has 1,276 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
What grades does David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center serve?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center receive per student?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center receives $13,577 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center in 33181 ▼
Avg Home Value
$321,152
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,429
1-Year Change
-2.9%
% Renters
58.9%

Other Schools in 33181

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026