Miami MacArthur South Senior High School is a public high school in Naranja, a census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida. It is a part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Miami MacArthur South Senior High School is currently located where the former Naranja Elementary School was.
Serving 85 students in grades 1-12, Miami Macarthur 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Macarthur Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Miami Macarthur Educational Center's student population of 85 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Miami Macarthur Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Macarthur Educational Center is 0.51, 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
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
54%
37%
Black
45%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Macarthur Educational Center's ranking?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center is ranked #1872 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Macarthur Educational Center often compared to?
Miami Macarthur Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Miami Macarthur Educational Center is 21-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
85 students attend Miami Macarthur Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Miami Macarthur Educational Center students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Macarthur Educational Center offer ?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Macarthur Educational Center part of?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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