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#2589 of 3,778 schools in FL
Brucie Ball Educational Center
School · MIAMI-DADE
11001 SW 76TH ST, Miami, FL 33173
Enrollment
454
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
454
Score
5.3
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#2,589 of 3,778
In Miami
#218 of 280
public schools
In district
#383 of 497
MIAMI-DADE
Academic growth
8.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Brucie Ball Educational Center
Brucie Ball Educational Center is a public school in Miami, FL, part of MIAMI-DADE. Brucie Ball Educational Center serves approximately 454 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th. Brucie Ball Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,589 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Brucie Ball Educational Center show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 6.8
- FL avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Brucie Ball Educational Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
33% of students at Brucie Ball Educational Center were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Brucie Ball Educational Center — Students at Brucie Ball Educational Center score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.8/10.
How Brucie Ball Educational Center Compares
See how Brucie Ball Educational Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
11001 SW 76TH ST, Miami, FL 33173
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brucie Ball Educational Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. ATLANTIS ACADEMY (rated 6.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARPE DIEM ACADEMY HAMMOCKS (rated 6.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER (rated 5.5/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER SYSTEM WIDE Miami | 0.0 mi | 5.2 |
| RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER Miami | 0.0 mi | 5.5 |
| TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Miami | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| CARPE DIEM ACADEMY HAMMOCKS Miami | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| BE UNIQUE ACADEMY PREP Miami | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| ACE ACADEMY Miami | 0.5 mi | — |
| MIAMI YOUTH ACADEMY Miami | 0.6 mi | — |
| AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY INC. Miami | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| KENDALL GREENS HIGH SCHOOL Miami | 0.8 mi | 2.2 |
| ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH Miami | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| SOMERSET PALMS ACADEMY Miami | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL Miami | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| CYPRESS K-8 CENTER Miami | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| ATLANTIS ACADEMY Miami | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY KENDALL Miami | 1.4 mi | 9.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33173 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,053
Median Home Value
$460,500
Median Rent
$1,935/mo
Population
32,042
College Educated
41.6%
Homeownership
69.3%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Median Age
44.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| FLORIDA COLLEGE ACADEMY Temple Terrace, FL | 5.3 |
| KIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE RIVERVIEW SOUTH (K-12) Riverview, FL | 5.3 |
| KINGDOM LIFE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Tallahassee, FL | 5.3 |
| OASIS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Winter Haven, FL | 5.3 |
| BROWARD MATH AND SCIENCE SCHOOLS Margate, FL | 5.2 |
| MIAMI UNION ACADEMY OF SDA North Miami, FL | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brucie Ball Educational Center
What grades does Brucie Ball Educational Center serve?
Brucie Ball Educational Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Brucie Ball Educational Center?
Brucie Ball Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.
How does Brucie Ball Educational Center rank in FL?
Brucie Ball Educational Center ranks #2,589 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Brucie Ball Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Brucie Ball Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brucie Ball Educational Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brucie Ball Educational Center has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brucie Ball Educational Center a charter school?
No, Brucie Ball Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brucie Ball Educational Center a Title I school?
No, Brucie Ball Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brucie Ball Educational Center?
53.5% of students at Brucie Ball Educational Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 454
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (305) 514-5100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
Resources & Links
District
MIAMI-DADE- District Enrollment
- 335,500
- Schools in District
- 536
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,066
- District Rank
- #383 of 497
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