Boystown serves 68 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 68 students
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boystown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Boystown's student population of 68 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boystown is 0.06, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
97%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boystown?
The graduation rate of Boystown is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boystown?
68 students attend Boystown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Boystown students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Boystown offer ?
Boystown offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Boystown part of?
Boystown is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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