David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025North Miami, Florida 33181 · Miami-Dade
#1139 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#18976 of 50,301 nationally
About David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is a public elementary located in North Miami, in the Miami-Dade school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,246 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1139th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,246.
There are 11 schools in North Miami; David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center ranks 3rd of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)42.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,633 students · 341 m away
Mast@fiu
North Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
489 students · 843 m away
Fulford Elementary School
North Miami Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students · 2.2 km away
Natural Bridge Elementary School
North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 2.2 km away
Sports Leadership and Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor
North Miami Beach · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
211 students · 2.7 km away
Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School (Nort
North Miami Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
278 students · 2.7 km away
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Elementary School
North Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
664 students · 2.8 km away
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School
North Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
566 students · 2.9 km away
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami High School
Miami · Charter high · Grades 9–12
308 students · 2.9 km away
North Miami Beach Senior High
North Miami Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,075 students · 3.5 km away
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Mirror Lakes Elementary School
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1,237 students
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
Bay Harbor Islands · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach
Hallandale Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center a good school?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center has a Success Index (US) of 58.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1139 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center rank in Florida?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center ranks #1139 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #18976 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center had 1,246 students in 2025.
Is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center a elementary school or a high school?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.