Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Miami, Florida 33168 · Miami-Dade
#1616 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#27651 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is a public elementary school located in Miami, in the Miami-Dade school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 787 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1616th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (33th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 787.
There are 268 schools in Miami; Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks 185th of 258 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
North Miami Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
594 students · 1.4 km away
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students · 2.1 km away
North Miami Elementary School
North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
430 students · 2.2 km away
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students · 2.4 km away
North Dade Middle School
Miami Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
327 students · 2.4 km away
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Miami Gardens · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students · 2.4 km away
Oak Grove Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
543 students · 2.5 km away
North Miami Middle School
North Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
724 students · 2.6 km away
Archcreek Elementary School
North Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 2.6 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Enterprise Learning Academy
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
Chiles Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Orange City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
Meadowlane Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Hunter's Green Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
Island Village Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
786 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1616 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy rank in Florida?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks #1616 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #27651 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy had 787 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.