Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 448 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School's student population of 448 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
448 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1596 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1596 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlane Elementary School, Imater Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School?
448 students attend James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School offer ?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School part of?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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Date
First day of school
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
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