TERRA Environmental Research Institute is a secondary school in Miami, Florida, United States that opened in 2009. It is a LEED certified school. This school has three magnet academies: Biomedical Research, Robotics & Engineering, and Environmental Research.
Serving 1,644 students in grades 9-12, Terra Environmental Research Institute ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 96% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Terra Environmental Research Institute 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Terra Environmental Research Institute's student population of 1,644 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,644 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Terra Environmental Research Institute ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Terra Environmental Research Institute is 0.22, 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
#6 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
88%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Wolf
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Terra Environmental Research Institute's ranking?
Terra Environmental Research Institute is ranked #6 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Terra Environmental Research Institute often compared to?
Terra Environmental Research Instituteis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
96% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 96% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Terra Environmental Research Institute?
The graduation rate of Terra Environmental Research Institute is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Terra Environmental Research Institute?
1,644 students attend Terra Environmental Research Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Terra Environmental Research Institute students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Terra Environmental Research Institute?
Terra Environmental Research Institute has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Terra Environmental Research Institute offer ?
Terra Environmental Research Institute offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Terra Environmental Research Institute part of?
Terra Environmental Research Institute is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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