Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

Summary:

Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is a public school in Opa Locka, Florida, serving 296 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Myrtle Grove K-8 Center stands out in several ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.78%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 40-90% African American. The school also has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 37.7% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the 14.2% to 39.9% range of the nearby schools. Academically, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center's test scores are generally lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that are 20-50 percentage points below the district and state.

Despite having a higher spending per student ($13,065 in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $10,486 to $21,961 per student, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center's academic performance remains significantly lower. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 84.8% to 95.96% over the past 3 years, which is much higher than the 57.66% to 84.72% range of the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is facing significant challenges in terms of student attendance, academic performance, and socioeconomic factors, which will likely require a multi-faceted approach to address.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3125 NW 176th St
       Miami Gardens, FL  33056


(305) 624-8431

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1790th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,065 Help


Students who attend Myrtle Grove K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Carol City Middle School
High:    Miami Carol City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

African American:
83.8%
Hispanic:
15.5%
White:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Myrtle Grove K-8 Center ranks worse than 79.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 230th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.12. (See more...)
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Compare Details Myrtle Grove K-8 Center ranks worse than 61.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.58. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (83.8%), Hispanic (15.5%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is 18.5. 224 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Myrtle Grove K-8 Center employs 16 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is $13,065, which is the 146th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Myrtle Grove K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Myrtle Grove K-8 Center 739th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Myrtle Grove K-8 Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 4.97 1642nd 1688 2.7%
2007 8.61 1695th 1786 5.1%
2008 8.93 1691st 1789 5.5%
2009 7.73 1768th 1847 4.3%
2010 10.07 1807th 1919 5.8%
2011 5.67 1936th 1985 2.5%
2012 19.54 1677th 1984 15.5%
2013 29.92 1487th 2029 26.7%
2014 34.81 1383rd 2064 33.0%
2016 22.42 1680th 2087 19.5%
2017 14.79 1916th 2112 9.3%
2018 28.31 1569th 2118 25.9%
2019 21.28 1807th 2182 17.2%
2021 12.74 2057th 2247 8.5%
2022 5.32 2181st 2219 1.7%
2023 10.64 2121st 2240 5.3%
2024 24.12 1790th 2256 20.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 43.83 569th 999 43.0%
2016 35.65 642nd 997 35.6%
2017 36.77 654th 1031 36.6%
2018 35.88 668th 1035 35.5%
2019 45.11 613th 1099 44.2%
2021 37.99 707th 1136 37.8%
2022 31.73 787th 1148 31.4%
2023 23.99 924th 1177 21.5%
2024 38.58 739th 1196 38.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Myrtle Grove K-8 Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 8 624 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1989 7 675 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1990 10 671 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1991 17 677 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1992 12 716 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1993 6 740 1 39 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1994 6 680 1 44 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1995 6 742 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1996 6 742 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1997 3 727 2 51 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1998 1 719 2 52 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1999 3 688 2 55 0 n/a n/a 0 748
2000 4 618 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2001 1 621 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 669
2002 1 645 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2003 1 645 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 695
2004 2 581 1 38 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2005 4 553 1 31 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2006 3 490 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2007 3 434 0 26 0 n/a n/a 2 465
2008 2 419 0 28 1 n/a n/a 3 453
2009 3 383 0 32 1 n/a n/a 3 422
2010 2 364 0 42 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2011 0 341 0 40 0 0 0 0 381
2012 0 359 0 31 0 0 1 0 391
2013 1 401 0 33 0 0 1 0 436
2014 1 488 0 37 1 0 1 0 528
2015 1 598 0 41 0 0 2 0 642
2016 1 587 0 49 0 0 3 0 640
2017 1 495 0 36 0 0 0 0 532
2018 1 420 0 53 0 0 0 0 474
2019 2 379 0 57 0 0 0 0 438
2020 3 388 0 46 0 0 0 0 437
2021 0 333 0 38 0 0 0 0 371
2022 2 280 0 35 0 0 0 0 317
2023 2 248 0 46 0 0 0 0 296

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 39.0 17.4 57
1989 731 43.0 17.0 57
1990 737 42.0 17.5 60.7
1991 740 41.0 18.0 65
1992 765 35.0 21.8 60
1993 786 33.0 23.8 70
1994 731 34.0 21.5 78.2
1995 798 43.0 18.6 83.5
1996 798 43.0 18.6 83.5
1997 783 41.0 19.1 82.8
1998 774 43.0 18.0 78.7
1999 748 43.0 17.4 88.5
2000 667 38.0 17.6 89.8
2001 669 36.0 18.6 90.6
2002 695 38.0 18.3 93.1
2003 695 38.0 18.3 93.1
2004 622 37.0 16.8 95.2
2005 589 36.0 16.4 94.6
2006 529 35.0 15.1 90
2007 465 34.0 13.7 89.6
2008 453 34.0 13.3 80.7
2009 422 27.6 15.3 87.8
2010 410 27.5 14.9 93.9
2011 381 26.0 14.6 92.7
2012 391 27.0 14.4 95.7
2013 436 30.0 14.5 96.6
2014 528 34.0 15.5 96
2015 642 40.0 16.0 96.4
2016 640 40.0 16.0 96.1
2017 532 35.0 15.2 93.8
2018 474 34.0 13.9 90.1
2019 438 27.0 16.2 96.3
2020 437 27.0 16.1 93.6
2021 371 26.0 14.2 96
2022 317 19.0 16.6 95.3
2023 296 16.0 18.5 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 39.0 17.4 57
1989 731 43.0 17.0 57
1990 737 42.0 17.5 60.7
1991 740 41.0 18.0 65
1992 765 35.0 21.8 60
1993 786 33.0 23.8 70
1994 731 34.0 21.5 78.2
1995 798 43.0 18.6 83.5
1996 798 43.0 18.6 83.5
1997 783 41.0 19.1 82.8
1998 774 43.0 18.0 78.7
1999 748 43.0 17.4 88.5
2000 667 38.0 17.6 89.8
2001 669 36.0 18.6 90.6
2002 695 38.0 18.3 93.1
2003 695 38.0 18.3 93.1
2004 622 37.0 16.8 95.2
2005 589 36.0 16.4 94.6
2006 529 35.0 15.1 90
2007 465 34.0 13.7 89.6
2008 453 34.0 13.3 80.7
2009 422 27.6 15.3 87.8
2010 410 27.5 14.9 93.9
2011 381 26.0 14.6 92.7
2012 391 27.0 14.4 95.7
2013 436 30.0 14.5 96.6
2014 528 34.0 15.5 96
2015 642 40.0 16.0 96.4
2016 640 40.0 16.0 96.1
2017 532 35.0 15.2 93.8
2018 474 34.0 13.9 90.1
2019 438 27.0 16.2 96.3
2020 437 27.0 16.1 93.6
2021 371 26.0 14.2 96
2022 317 19.0 16.6 95.3
2023 296 16.0 18.5 84.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $882 (9.0%) $8,880 (91.0%) $9,762
2019 $1,072 (11.5%) $8,280 (88.5%) $9,352
2020 $985 (9.4%) $9,450 (90.6%) $10,435
2021 $2,668 (22.1%) $9,379 (77.9%) $12,047
2022 $2,344 (18.6%) $10,232 (81.4%) $12,576
2023 $2,694 (20.6%) $10,372 (79.4%) $13,065

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Myrtle Grove K-8 Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1807th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2121st of 2240 Elementary schools
 11.9%
Ranks 613th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 924th of 1177 Middle schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)2234
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)2826
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)5030
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)5017
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)2024
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)5516
 39%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)1416
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)386
 32%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)658
 57%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)4026
 14%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)7937
 42%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)4153
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)6453
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)2749
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Myrtle Grove K-8 Center)7871
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students438296
 32.4%
African American379248
 34.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5746
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White22
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.3%84.8%
 11.5%


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Students at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center are 84% African American, 16% Hispanic.

Myrtle Grove K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 20.7% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Myrtle Grove K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carol City Middle School
High : Miami Carol City Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 296 students attended Myrtle Grove K-8 Center.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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