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#1505 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 40% in state
Miami Lakes Educational Center
High School · Miami-dade · Miami Lakes, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5780 NW 158TH ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
- Math 28% proficient (2021)
- Reading 80% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Miami Lakes Educational Center score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 11 points since 2019, reaching 80% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Miami Lakes Educational 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,415/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami Lakes), 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
$74,934
Median home value
$398,400
Median rent
$1,720/mo
College educated
29.4%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Southeastern High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Tutor Me Daycare and Preschool 2Private · tuition | 4.9 | PK–10 | 0.7 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Dade Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 346 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #260 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
Miami Lakes Educational Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miami Lakes Educational Center
Miami Lakes Educational Center is a public high school in Miami Lakes, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,071 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,505 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miami Lakes Educational Center
What grades does Miami Lakes Educational Center serve?
Miami Lakes Educational Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center?
Miami Lakes Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 1,071 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Lakes Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Lakes Educational Center is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miami Lakes Educational Center rank in FL?
Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks #1,505 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Miami Lakes Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Miami Lakes Educational Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Miami Lakes Educational Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Lakes Educational Center has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center a charter school?
No, Miami Lakes Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miami Lakes Educational Center a Title I school?
No, Miami Lakes Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Lakes Educational Center?
51.4% of students at Miami Lakes 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,071
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (305) 557-1100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 33014)
- 40,742
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33014; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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