Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

Summary:

Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is an alternative public school in Miami, Florida, serving 94 students in grades PK-12. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

The school has a diverse student population, with 52.13% Hispanic, 37.23% African American, and 10.64% White students. However, its academic performance lags behind nearby schools and the district and state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, only 9% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Statewide Science/Science, compared to 40% in Miami-Dade and 44% in Florida. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 50.0% in 2017-2018 to 81.3% in 2021-2022, and its chronic absenteeism rate has increased significantly, from 54.3% in 2019-2020 to 76.0% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $64,059 in 2019-2020 to $79,095 in 2021-2022, and its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.3 to 3.9 students per teacher over the past three school years, the school's performance continues to lag behind nearby schools, such as Academy For Innovative Education, which has significantly higher test scores and graduation rates. The school's diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, may present unique challenges that require targeted interventions and support to address the school's academic and attendance issues.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

11001 SW 76th St
Miami, FL 33173

(305) 270-8699

District: Miami-Dade

Per Pupil Expenditures: $75,544

Student/teacher ratio: 3.7

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

52.1%

African American:

37.2%

White:

10.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.45. (See more...)

Compare Details Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2018 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.1%), African American (37.2%), White (10.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is 3.7, which is the 2^nd best among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center is $75,544, which is the 3^rd highest among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2010	0.45	1911^th	1919	0.4%

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Rank History for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	1.80	590^th	593	0.5%
2005	2.83	585^th	602	2.8%
2006	4.52	639^th	675	5.3%
2007	3.69	701^st	736	4.8%
2008	2.36	719^th	740	2.8%
2009	4.57	732^nd	780	6.2%
2010	7.80	756^th	839	9.9%
2011	1.26	883^rd	891	0.9%
2012	1.93	874^th	897	2.6%
2013	4.29	901^st	956	5.8%
2014	25.29	775^th	999	22.4%
2017	7.15	970^th	1031	5.9%
2018	6.25	980^th	1035	5.3%
2019	6.90	1030^th	1099	6.3%
2023	7.17	1104^th	1177	6.2%

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Rank History for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2008	23.46	441^st	577	23.6%
2009	20.78	465^th	587	20.8%
2010	8.24	557^th	620	10.2%
2011	5.22	596^th	622	4.2%
2012	2.47	601^st	606	0.8%
2013	3.00	615^th	648	5.1%
2014	9.78	590^th	687	14.1%
2016	4.63	634^th	693	8.5%
2017	4.41	649^th	714	9.1%
2018	5.59	627^th	716	12.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	54	54	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
1993	57	53	0	93	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
1994	59	53	0	94	0	n/a	n/a	0	206
1995	53	64	1	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1996	53	64	1	116	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1997	62	56	2	128	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
1998	59	78	2	106	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1999	54	80	0	104	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2000	44	77	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2001	29	86	1	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2002	23	106	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2003	23	106	0	88	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2004	34	109	0	83	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
2005	32	87	0	72	1	n/a	n/a	0	192
2006	34	62	0	85	1	n/a	n/a	0	182
2007	30	42	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	1	136
2008	34	59	0	85	0	n/a	n/a	3	181
2009	30	57	0	88	1	n/a	n/a	2	178
2010	26	60	0	101	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2011	23	57	0	99	0	0	2	0	181
2012	26	61	0	92	0	0	0	0	179
2013	21	56	0	88	0	0	2	0	167
2014	21	56	0	81	0	0	2	0	160
2015	21	59	0	97	0	0	1	0	178
2016	14	58	1	91	0	0	1	0	165
2017	15	54	1	73	0	0	0	0	143
2018	13	52	1	85	1	0	1	0	153
2019	15	46	1	77	1	0	1	0	141
2020	18	49	0	64	1	0	0	0	132
2021	13	48	0	62	0	0	0	0	123
2022	8	41	0	48	0	0	0	0	97
2023	10	35	0	49	0	0	0	0	94

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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	186	28.0	6.6	60.8
1993	203	27.0	7.5	32
1994	206	30.0	6.9	61.7
1995	234	32.0	7.3	67.9
1996	234	32.0	7.3	67.9
1997	248	34.0	7.3	64.9
1998	245	36.0	6.8	73.1
1999	238	38.0	6.3	81.1
2000	236	40.0	5.9	82.6
2001	236	41.0	5.8	85.2
2002	217	42.0	5.2	88.9
2003	217	42.0	5.2	88.9
2004	226	46.0	4.9	92.9
2005	192	43.0	4.5	90.1
2006	182	42.0	4.3	83
2007	136	39.0	3.5	80
2008	181	48.5	3.7	79.8
2009	178	35.7	5.0	79.5
2010	187	35.0	5.3	78.1
2011	181	37.0	4.8	78.5
2012	179	39.0	4.5	84.9
2013	167	37.0	4.5	89.2
2014	160	37.0	4.3	85.6
2015	178	36.0	4.9	80.9
2016	165	42.0	3.9	86.1
2017	143	40.0	3.5	89.5
2018	153	39.0	3.9	85
2019	141	36.0	3.9	91.5
2020	132	34.0	3.8	85.6
2021	123	31.0	3.9	92.7
2022	97	29.0	3.3	91.8
2023	94	25.0	3.7	68.1

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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	186	28.0	6.6	60.8
1993	203	27.0	7.5	32
1994	206	30.0	6.9	61.7
1995	234	32.0	7.3	67.9
1996	234	32.0	7.3	67.9
1997	248	34.0	7.3	64.9
1998	245	36.0	6.8	73.1
1999	238	38.0	6.3	81.1
2000	236	40.0	5.9	82.6
2001	236	41.0	5.8	85.2
2002	217	42.0	5.2	88.9
2003	217	42.0	5.2	88.9
2004	226	46.0	4.9	92.9
2005	192	43.0	4.5	90.1
2006	182	42.0	4.3	83
2007	136	39.0	3.5	80
2008	181	48.5	3.7	79.8
2009	178	35.7	5.0	79.5
2010	187	35.0	5.3	78.1
2011	181	37.0	4.8	78.5
2012	179	39.0	4.5	84.9
2013	167	37.0	4.5	89.2
2014	160	37.0	4.3	85.6
2015	178	36.0	4.9	80.9
2016	165	42.0	3.9	86.1
2017	143	40.0	3.5	89.5
2018	153	39.0	3.9	85
2019	141	36.0	3.9	91.5
2020	132	34.0	3.8	85.6
2021	123	31.0	3.9	92.7
2022	97	29.0	3.3	91.8
2023	94	25.0	3.7	68.1

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 Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$10,721 (19.9%)	$43,072 (80.1%)	$53,793
2019	$11,740 (18.9%)	$50,526 (81.1%)	$62,265
2020	$11,635 (18.2%)	$52,424 (81.8%)	$64,059
2021	$13,417 (19.5%)	$55,429 (80.5%)	$68,847
2022	$18,196 (23.0%)	$60,900 (77.0%)	$79,095
2023	$16,683 (22.1%)	$58,861 (77.9%)	$75,544

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1030^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 1104^th of 1177 Middle schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Science (Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center)	0	9	9%
8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	43	40	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	141	94	33.3%
African American	46	35	23.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	77	49	36.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	15	10	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.5%	68.1%	23.4%

Schools Near Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 270-8699	94	25	3.7	68.1%	10 (10.6%)	35 (37.2%)	49 (52.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					40.0												10.0					$75,544	$16,683	$58,861
Brucie Ball Educational Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 514-5100	426	0		54.7%	30 (7.0%)	91 (21.4%)	299 (70.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)				18.0	23.0	20.0	30.0	31.0				9.0	42.0	15.0		21.0	26.0	33.0	67.0	57.0	40.0	$71,851	$15,554	$56,297
Instructional Center System Wide	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St Rm 82	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 270-8699	88	0		11.4%	4 (4.5%)	29 (33.0%)	54 (61.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
True North Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9393 SW 72nd St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 749-5725	298	12	24.8	1.0%	57 (19.1%)	10 (3.4%)	222 (74.5%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)								(n/a)	85.0	85.0	86.0	97.0	91.0	88.0	86.0	88.0	93.0	78.0	94.0	96.0	91.0		88.0	86.0	97.0	83.0	97.0	94.0	99.0	$14,121	$963	$13,157
Blue Lakes Elementary School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9250 SW 52nd Ter	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-6046	380	36	10.5	45.3%	16 (4.2%)	4 (1.1%)	355 (93.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)	53.0	74.0	58.0						74.0	67.0	74.0				66.0							$24,618	$5,412	$19,205
Alternative Outreach Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	6300 NW 27th Avenue	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	13300 SW 120th St	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 253-8775	770	50	15.4	1.7%	34 (4.4%)	14 (1.8%)	708 (91.9%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)	72.0	64.0	61.0						80.0	52.0	50.0				59.0							$11,990	$1,355	$10,635
Nicklaus Children's Hospital	Public, Alternative	K-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	11	0		45.5%	1 (9.1%)	1 (9.1%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Boystown	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	8	0			0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Academy For Innovative Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1080 La Baron Dr	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 725-3193	940	0	21.9	62.9%	35 (3.7%)	10 (1.1%)	887 (94.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)								(n/a)	71.0	65.0	60.0	78.0	70.0	64.0	81.0	77.0	82.0	58.0	62.0	78.0	83.0	67.0	59.0	63.0	79.0	76.0	91.0	86.0	82.0	$12,957	$5,161	$7,796

Frequently Asked Questions about Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center

What district is Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center.

What is the racial makeup of Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center?

Students at Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center are 52% Hispanic, 37% African American, 11% White.

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