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#1707 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
Miami Macarthur Educational Center
School · Miami-dade · Naranja, FL
A Miami-dade school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13990 SW 264TH ST, Naranja, FL 33032
- Math 20% vs FL 51% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Miami Macarthur Educational Center score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 15% (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 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miami Macarthur Educational Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,995
Median home value
$374,700
Median rent
$1,626/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirra Educational Centers Inc.Private · tuition | 4.8private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 798 | Compare → |
| Promised Land Academy for Christian EducatPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 63 | Compare → |
| Southpoint AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–11 | 1.5 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Blue Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #288 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 Macarthur Educational Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miami Macarthur Educational Center
Miami Macarthur Educational Center is a public school in Naranja, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 85 students in grades 1st-12th with a 4.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,707 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miami Macarthur Educational Center
What grades does Miami Macarthur Educational Center serve?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Macarthur Educational Center is 4.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miami Macarthur Educational Center rank in FL?
Miami Macarthur Educational Center ranks #1,707 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Miami Macarthur Educational Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Miami Macarthur Educational 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 Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Macarthur Educational Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miami Macarthur Educational Center a charter school?
No, Miami Macarthur Educational Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miami Macarthur Educational Center a Title I school?
No, Miami Macarthur Educational Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Macarthur Educational Center?
84.7% of students at Miami Macarthur 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
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 85
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 258-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33032)
- 62,021
- Area average commute
- 39.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 · 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.
- 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 33032; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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