Miami Lakes Educational Center, is a vocational-technical training center in Miami Lakes, Florida. It is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system and one of only three area vocational-technical training centers.
Serving 1,071 students in grades 9-12, Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (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
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miami Lakes Educational Center's student population of 1,071 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Teal
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Lakes Educational Center is 0.50, 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
#287 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
34%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Lakes Educational Center's ranking?
Miami Lakes Educational Center is ranked #287 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% 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 87%.
How many students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center?
1,071 students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Miami Lakes Educational Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Lakes Educational Center?
Miami Lakes Educational Center has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Lakes Educational Center offer ?
Miami Lakes Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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