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#2441 of 3,778 schools in FL
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11001 SW 76TH ST, Miami, FL 33173
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% vs FL 50% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (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
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$83,053
Median home value
$460,500
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33173; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brucie Ball Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Instructional Center System WideEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Ace AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Be Unique Academy PrepPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | 1–12 | 0.5 mi | 38 | 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
- #369 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
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is a public school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,441 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center
What grades does Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center serve?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center rank in FL?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center ranks #2,441 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center a charter school?
No, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center a Title I school?
No, Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?
54.5% of students at Ruth Owens Kruse Education 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.1%
- Phone
- (305) 270-8699
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 33173)
- 32,042
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 33173; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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