Excellent
#387 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 10% in state
Terra Environmental Research Institute
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11005 SW 84TH ST, Miami, FL 33173
- Math 90% proficient (2021)
- Reading 95% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Terra Environmental Research Institute score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 95% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 90% (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
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Terra Environmental Research Institute 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Carpe Diem Academy HammocksPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 1–12 | 0.2 mi | 43 | Compare → |
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| Brucie Ball Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 454 | 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
- #89 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
Terra Environmental Research Institute is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Terra Environmental Research Institute
Terra Environmental Research Institute is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,614 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #387 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Terra Environmental Research Institute
What grades does Terra Environmental Research Institute serve?
Terra Environmental Research Institute serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Terra Environmental Research Institute?
Terra Environmental Research Institute has an enrollment of approximately 1,614 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Environmental Research Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Environmental Research Institute is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Terra Environmental Research Institute rank in FL?
Terra Environmental Research Institute ranks #387 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Terra Environmental Research Institute's MySchoolScout rating?
Terra Environmental Research Institute has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Terra Environmental Research Institute?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Terra Environmental Research Institute has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Terra Environmental Research Institute a charter school?
No, Terra Environmental Research Institute is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Terra Environmental Research Institute a Title I school?
No, Terra Environmental Research Institute is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Terra Environmental Research Institute?
27.8% of students at Terra Environmental Research Institute 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
- 1,614
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (305) 412-5800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- 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 · 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 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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