Bob Graham Education Center

Summary:

Bob Graham Education Center is a public elementary and middle school in Miami Lakes, Florida, serving 1,469 students in grades PK-8. 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.

Bob Graham Education Center consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in test scores, with 98% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1 compared to 61% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 16.0%, lower than the Miami-Dade district average of 19.2%. Interestingly, the student population is predominantly Hispanic, with over 90% of students identifying as Hispanic, which is higher than the racial makeup of nearby schools like Youth County-Op Charter School and Mater Gardens Academy.

Bob Graham Education Center stands out for its higher per-student spending of $11,816, compared to the Miami-Dade district average of $10,949. This, along with the school's consistent academic performance, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, may contribute to its success. When compared to nearby high-performing charter schools like Mater Gardens Academy and Hive Preparatory School, Bob Graham Education Center still outperforms them in some subjects, making it a standout institution in the Miami Lakes area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 15901 NW 79th Ave
       Miami Lakes, FL  33016


(305) 557-3303

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
556th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,816 Help


Students who attend Bob Graham Education Center usually attend:

Middle:    Miami Lakes Middle School
High:    Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  1,469

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.4%
African American:
3.9%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Compare Details Bob Graham Education Center ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 75th 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 73.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bob Graham Education Center ranks better than 80.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.04. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.4%), African American (3.9%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bob Graham Education Center is 16.8. 163 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bob Graham Education Center is $11,816. 188 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bob Graham Education Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bob Graham Education Center 237th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Bob Graham Education 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 Bob Graham Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.96 62nd 199 68.8%
2005 74.82 67th 202 66.8%
2006 72.51 471st 1688 72.1%
2007 68.09 578th 1786 67.6%
2008 69.59 543rd 1789 69.6%
2009 68.08 582nd 1847 68.5%
2010 63.77 739th 1919 61.5%
2011 68.31 641st 1985 67.7%
2012 67.21 644th 1984 67.5%
2013 70.77 556th 2029 72.6%
2014 70.63 564th 2064 72.7%
2016 72.14 561st 2087 73.1%
2017 70.10 610th 2112 71.1%
2018 74.84 489th 2118 76.9%
2019 74.94 516th 2182 76.4%
2021 69.19 655th 2247 70.9%
2022 68.78 649th 2219 70.8%
2023 66.82 696th 2240 68.9%
2024 73.68 556th 2256 75.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bob Graham Education Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 86.32 70th 675 89.6%
2007 84.09 93rd 736 87.4%
2008 81.09 118th 740 84.1%
2009 83.46 103rd 780 86.8%
2010 77.96 164th 839 80.5%
2011 79.87 160th 891 82.0%
2012 80.94 145th 897 83.8%
2013 77.67 188th 956 80.3%
2014 76.82 207th 999 79.3%
2016 80.73 172nd 997 82.7%
2017 75.79 230th 1031 77.7%
2018 79.91 188th 1035 81.8%
2019 82.87 168th 1099 84.7%
2021 75.32 252nd 1136 77.8%
2022 72.57 279th 1148 75.7%
2023 72.04 298th 1177 74.7%
2024 77.04 237th 1196 80.2%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Bob Graham Education Center Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Open Quote Best school!!!!! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, November 22, 2010

Open Quote excellent school the honor society excellent better than any private school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bob Graham Education Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 118 45 19 793 0 n/a n/a 0 975
2003 118 45 19 793 0 n/a n/a 0 975
2004 164 54 26 1149 0 n/a n/a 0 1393
2005 198 64 25 1464 0 n/a n/a 0 1751
2006 248 84 32 1828 0 n/a n/a 0 2192
2007 218 68 27 1742 2 n/a n/a 23 2080
2008 204 59 39 1692 4 n/a n/a 24 2022
2009 181 60 39 1766 5 n/a n/a 13 2064
2010 144 55 32 1781 0 n/a n/a 7 2019
2011 132 41 25 1807 0 0 8 0 2013
2012 108 35 29 1706 0 0 7 0 1885
2013 88 31 26 1586 0 0 7 0 1738
2014 82 54 23 1572 0 0 6 0 1737
2015 75 56 21 1591 0 0 6 0 1749
2016 70 54 22 1618 1 0 8 0 1773
2017 62 55 18 1643 0 0 8 0 1786
2018 58 51 24 1558 0 0 8 0 1699
2019 55 45 20 1499 0 0 4 0 1623
2020 36 39 19 1470 0 0 2 0 1566
2021 39 40 17 1386 0 0 1 0 1483
2022 41 51 14 1340 0 0 3 0 1449
2023 49 58 16 1342 0 0 4 0 1469

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 Bob Graham Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 975 45.0 21.7 37.6
2003 975 45.0 21.7 37.6
2004 1393 66.0 21.1 34.6
2005 1751 95.0 18.4 34.7
2006 2192 132.0 16.6 32.8
2007 2080 137.0 15.2 31.8
2008 2022 138.0 14.7 32.5
2009 2064 136.5 15.2 40
2010 2019 124.0 16.2 45.4
2011 2013 122.0 16.5 50.8
2012 1885 115.0 16.3 50.5
2013 1738 106.0 16.3 52.5
2014 1737 105.0 16.5 53.3
2015 1749 106.0 16.5 55.1
2016 1773 104.0 17.0 55.3
2017 1786 103.0 17.3 57.9
2018 1699 106.0 16.0 52.2
2019 1623 94.0 17.2 52.1
2020 1566 93.0 16.8 50.6
2021 1483 92.0 16.1 57.6
2022 1449 82.0 17.6 59.4
2023 1469 87.0 16.8 45.9

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 Bob Graham Education Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 975 45.0 21.7 37.6
2003 975 45.0 21.7 37.6
2004 1393 66.0 21.1 34.6
2005 1751 95.0 18.4 34.7
2006 2192 132.0 16.6 32.8
2007 2080 137.0 15.2 31.8
2008 2022 138.0 14.7 32.5
2009 2064 136.5 15.2 40
2010 2019 124.0 16.2 45.4
2011 2013 122.0 16.5 50.8
2012 1885 115.0 16.3 50.5
2013 1738 106.0 16.3 52.5
2014 1737 105.0 16.5 53.3
2015 1749 106.0 16.5 55.1
2016 1773 104.0 17.0 55.3
2017 1786 103.0 17.3 57.9
2018 1699 106.0 16.0 52.2
2019 1623 94.0 17.2 52.1
2020 1566 93.0 16.8 50.6
2021 1483 92.0 16.1 57.6
2022 1449 82.0 17.6 59.4
2023 1469 87.0 16.8 45.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bob Graham Education Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $539 (6.5%) $7,707 (93.5%) $8,246
2019 $423 (5.0%) $8,044 (95.0%) $8,467
2020 $406 (4.3%) $8,993 (95.7%) $9,398
2021 $1,483 (14.2%) $8,956 (85.8%) $10,440
2022 $1,678 (15.3%) $9,271 (84.7%) $10,949
2023 $1,779 (15.1%) $10,037 (84.9%) $11,816

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bob Graham 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 516th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 696th of 2240 Elementary schools
 7.4%
Ranks 168th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 298th of 1177 Middle schools
 10%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bob Graham Education Center)7870
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bob Graham Education Center)7965
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bob Graham Education Center)7164
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bob Graham Education Center)7165
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bob Graham Education Center)6363
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bob Graham Education Center)6862
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Bob Graham Education Center)4953
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bob Graham Education Center)8065
 15%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bob Graham Education Center)7562
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bob Graham Education Center)7264
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bob Graham Education Center)8560
 25%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bob Graham Education Center)7465
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bob Graham Education Center)7140
 31%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Bob Graham Education Center)5549
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Bob Graham Education Center)9274
 18%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bob Graham Education Center)9892
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16231469
 9.5%
African American4558
 28.9%
American Indian00
Asian2016
 20%
Hispanic14991342
 10.5%
Pacific Islander00
White5549
 10.9%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%45.9%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Graham Education Center

Bob Graham Education Center ranks 556th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bob Graham Education Center are 91% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,469 students attended Bob Graham Education Center.

Students who attend Bob Graham Education Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miami Lakes Middle School
High : Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High


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