Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cypress K-8 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower 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.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Cypress K-8 Center serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cypress K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cypress K-8 Center's student population of 376 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Cypress K-8 Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cypress K-8 Center 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
#1407 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cypress K-8 Center's ranking?
Cypress K-8 Center is ranked #1407 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Cypress K-8 Center often compared to?
Cypress K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Royal Palm Elementary School, Blue Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% 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 Cypress K-8 Center?
376 students attend Cypress K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Cypress K-8 Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cypress K-8 Center?
Cypress K-8 Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cypress K-8 Center offer ?
Cypress K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cypress K-8 Center part of?
Cypress K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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