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#1712 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10225 SW 147TH TER, Miami, FL 33176
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2015–2021), then recovered 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2015-2021) · reading/ELA 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,437
Median home value
$568,400
Median rent
$1,666/mo
College educated
43%
Homeownership
62.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Coral Reef Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | 0.3 mi | 3,296 | Compare → |
| Juanita G Hawkins AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Palmetto Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #293 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 32 students in grades 6th-12th with a 2.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,712 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center
What grades does Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center serve?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is 2.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center rank in FL?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center ranks #1,712 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2021).
Is Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center a charter school?
No, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center a Title I school?
No, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
71.9% of students at Dorothy M. Wallace Cope 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 233-1044
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 33176)
- 52,190
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33176; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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