Serving 1,979 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Keys Gate Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,979 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Keys Gate Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Keys Gate Charter School's student population of 1,979 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,979 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Keys Gate Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keys Gate Charter School is 0.40, 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
#2414 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Keys Gate Charter School's ranking?
Keys Gate Charter School is ranked #2414 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Keys Gate Charter School often compared to?
Keys Gate Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Keys Gate Charter School?
1,979 students attend Keys Gate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Keys Gate Charter School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Keys Gate Charter School?
Keys Gate Charter School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keys Gate Charter School offer ?
Keys Gate Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keys Gate Charter School part of?
Keys Gate Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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