Serving 1,104 students in grades 9-12, Miami Lakes Educational Center 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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miami Lakes Educational Center's student population of 1,104 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Lakes Educational Center is 0.49, 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
#1959 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
36%
Black
32%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Lakes Educational Center's ranking?
Miami Lakes Educational Center is ranked #1959 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Lakes Educational Center often compared to?
Miami Lakes Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Lakes Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Miami Lakes Educational Center is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center?
1,104 students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Miami Lakes Educational Center students are Hispanic, 32% 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 Miami Lakes Educational Center?
Miami Lakes Educational Center has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Miami Lakes Educational Center offer ?
Miami Lakes Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Miami Lakes Educational Center part of?
Miami Lakes Educational Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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