Serving 97 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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 30-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center's student population of 97 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is 0.55, 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
#3084 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
55%
38%
Black
38%
21%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)97.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center's ranking?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is ranked #3084 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center often compared to?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Instructional Center System Wide by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
The graduation rate of Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
97 students attend Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center offer ?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center part of?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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