Serving 86 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Neva King Cooper 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Neva King Cooper Educational Center's student population of 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Neva King Cooper Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neva King Cooper Educational Center is 0.54, 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
#3555 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
27%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
10%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neva King Cooper Educational Center's ranking?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center is ranked #3555 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neva King Cooper Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Neva King Cooper Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Neva King Cooper Educational Center?
86 students attend Neva King Cooper Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Neva King Cooper Educational Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neva King Cooper Educational Center?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Neva King Cooper Educational Center offer ?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neva King Cooper Educational Center part of?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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