Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mae M. Walters Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mae M. Walters Elementary School's student population of 613 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mae M. Walters Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mae M. Walters Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#1018 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
n/a
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
65%
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 Mae M. Walters Elementary School's ranking?
Mae M. Walters Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mae M. Walters Elementary School?
613 students attend Mae M. Walters Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Mae M. Walters Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mae M. Walters Elementary School?
Mae M. Walters Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mae M. Walters Elementary School offer ?
Mae M. Walters Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mae M. Walters Elementary School part of?
Mae M. Walters Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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