Summary and Overall Rating
Barbara Hawkins Elementary is a Title I public school in Miami Gardens, Florida, serving PreK through grade 5. It offers a caring, structured learning environment with a strong emphasis on student achievement and inclusivity. However, as part of the Miami Dade County Public Schools district, it follows policies that promote gender identity affirmation and LGBTQ inclusion from the early grades.
From a traditional or faith based perspective, the school receives a 3.5 out of 10 rating for alignment with conservative educational values. The school delivers a respectful and academically focused atmosphere, but district wide mandates strongly influence its policy framework.