Ben Sheppard Elementary School

Ben Sheppard Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5700 W 24th Ave,  Hialeah, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
2.9
939 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Eduardo J Tagle
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
64%
Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
64%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
22%
Science
28%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
808:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.2%
Female
44.8%
Hispanic
97.4%
Black
1.4%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#231 Niche Standout ES in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.9 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/18/2025
La nueva administración de la escuela es simplemente agobiante para padres y alumnos.
4.0 parent
8/4/2025
I have had an excellent experience at this school
1.0 parent
2/11/2025
If your kid is failing one class they automatically suggest to take them to the doctors and check if they have adhd. Not only that but the assistant principal disgusting attitude. Don’t take your kids there they will have a new teacher every semester.
5.0 other
4/2/2017
The admin & teachers do a great job with a working-class population & teach high level math & science in the select STEM magnet program.

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Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Hialeah, FL, in the Hialeah Gardens neighborhood, and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 939 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 64% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Ben Sheppard Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $667,196. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, Westland Hialeah Senior High School, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Hialeah has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ben Sheppard Elementary School.

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