Nathan B. Young Elementary School

Nathan B. Young Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
14120 NW 24TH Ave,  Opa-locka, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
3.6
338 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Tonya Dillard
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
19%
State Average
20%
Science
31%
State Average
23%
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
300:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Black
87.8%
Hispanic
11.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
White
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/6/2025
Great school that works with you! Staff is open and understanding
5.0 parent
11/18/2020
excelente escuela, mi hija no hablaba el ingles y en poco tiempo ya lo aprendio e esta escuela, los maestros, el personal de la oficina, los de seguridad, el personal del comedor y la principal, hacen un buen trabajo, es una escuela con un trato familiar. Gracias !! Dios los bendiga!!!!
3.0 parent
8/20/2018
The teachers at this school treat every child like there own and i love that about this school
4.0 parent
9/15/2011
I am a proud mother who children attends and has attened Nathan B Young elemnetary located in Opa Locka Florida!!! Mrs. Ester Butler-Wilson has always been an excellent role model and mentor to my kidz!!! Mrs. Rodriguez, Ms. B, Mrs. Martin are amazing teachers!!!!

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Nathan B. Young Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Opa-locka, FL, in the Opa-locka neighborhood, and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 338 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Nathan B. Young Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $403,968. Discover additional schools in the area, like Miami Dade College North Campus, School for Advanced Studies - North, Miami Carol City Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Opa-locka has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Nathan B. Young Elementary School.

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