Miami Lakes Educational Center

Summary:

Miami Lakes Educational Center is a public high school serving 1,025 students in grades 9-12 in Miami Lakes, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state averages in academic achievement, boasts exceptional graduation rates, and maintains a racially diverse student population.

Miami Lakes Educational Center's academic prowess is evident in its strong performance on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school achieved an 80% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC) exams, far surpassing the Miami-Dade County and Florida state averages of 61% and 55%, respectively. This academic excellence is reflected in the school's impressive statewide ranking, reaching the 65th position out of 807 Florida high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Park High School and North Gardens High School, Miami Lakes Educational Center stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 96.6% to 100% over the past five school years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school's diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic (63.9%) and African American (32.1%) representation, is noteworthy in contrast to the more homogeneous demographics of some neighboring schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

5780 NW 158th St
Miami Lakes, FL 33014

(305) 557-1100

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,971

Student/teacher ratio: 25.5

Number of students: 1,071

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.4%

African American:

34.3%

White:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks better than 91.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 19^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Miami Lakes Educational 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 (61.4%), African American (34.3%), White (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miami Lakes Educational Center is 25.5, which is the 66^th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Miami Lakes Educational Center employs 42 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miami Lakes Educational Center is $10,971, which is the 44^th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Miami Lakes Educational Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Miami Lakes Educational Center 65^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Miami Lakes Educational Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for Miami Lakes Educational Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	59.33	205^th	484	57.6%
2005	60.58	202^nd	487	58.5%
2006	62.06	183^rd	477	61.6%
2007	70.13	154^th	563	72.6%
2008	73.40	135^th	577	76.6%
2009	78.90	101^st	587	82.8%
2010	77.47	125^th	620	79.8%
2011	79.62	113^th	622	81.8%
2012	69.74	93^rd	606	84.7%
2013	72.46	109^th	648	83.2%
2014	73.31	126^th	687	81.7%
2016	58.13	198^th	693	71.4%
2017	66.81	138^th	714	80.7%
2018	74.54	91^st	716	87.3%
2019	72.12	99^th	734	86.5%
2021	52.31	252^nd	746	66.2%
2022	73.52	104^th	774	86.6%
2023	81.73	61^st	792	92.3%
2024	80.75	65^th	807	91.9%

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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 Miami Lakes Educational Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	24	106	0	211	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2002	56	219	12	887	0	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2003	56	219	12	887	0	n/a	n/a	0	1174
2004	71	226	16	1155	0	n/a	n/a	0	1468
2005	80	191	14	1192	0	n/a	n/a	0	1477
2006	81	197	14	1254	1	n/a	n/a	0	1547
2007	86	199	17	1243	1	n/a	n/a	13	1559
2008	77	224	15	1259	1	n/a	n/a	14	1590
2009	78	226	21	1277	0	n/a	n/a	15	1617
2010	64	277	21	1235	1	n/a	n/a	1	1599
2011	58	313	19	1193	1	0	2	0	1586
2012	51	326	26	1080	1	0	3	0	1487
2013	52	394	30	1031	0	0	4	0	1511
2014	48	386	31	995	0	0	7	0	1467
2015	45	398	29	923	0	0	8	0	1403
2016	43	476	21	953	0	0	8	0	1501
2017	44	421	16	905	0	1	6	0	1393
2018	42	386	16	842	0	1	1	0	1288
2019	37	348	15	821	1	1	1	0	1224
2020	26	310	13	775	0	1	4	0	1129
2021	25	320	13	731	0	0	4	0	1093
2022	21	357	14	708	0	0	4	0	1104
2023	22	329	16	655	0	0	3	0	1025
2024	25	367	19	658	0	0	2	0	1071

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 Miami Lakes Educational Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	341	21.0	16.2	63.9
2002	1174	56.0	21.0	57.5
2003	1174	56.0	21.0	57.5
2004	1468	68.0	21.6	60.1
2005	1477	74.0	20.0	57.1
2006	1547	79.0	19.6	43.7
2007	1559	79.0	19.7	40
2008	1590	81.0	19.6	54.9
2009	1617	84.3	19.3	60.7
2010	1599	79.5	20.1	63.6
2011	1586	74.0	21.4	65.3
2012	1487	67.0	22.1	73
2013	1511	67.0	22.5	76.6
2014	1467	64.0	22.9	74.8
2015	1403	61.0	23.0	78.1
2016	1501	58.0	25.8	79.5
2017	1393	59.0	23.6	78.2
2018	1288	54.0	23.8	70.4
2019	1224	51.0	24.0	74.1
2020	1129	49.0	23.0	74
2021	1093	48.0	22.7	81.4
2022	1104	47.0	23.4	82.8
2023	1025	43.0	23.8	61
2024	1071	42.0	25.5	51.4

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 Miami Lakes Educational Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	341	21.0	16.2	63.9
2002	1174	56.0	21.0	57.5
2003	1174	56.0	21.0	57.5
2004	1468	68.0	21.6	60.1
2005	1477	74.0	20.0	57.1
2006	1547	79.0	19.6	43.7
2007	1559	79.0	19.7	40
2008	1590	81.0	19.6	54.9
2009	1617	84.3	19.3	60.7
2010	1599	79.5	20.1	63.6
2011	1586	74.0	21.4	65.3
2012	1487	67.0	22.1	73
2013	1511	67.0	22.5	76.6
2014	1467	64.0	22.9	74.8
2015	1403	61.0	23.0	78.1
2016	1501	58.0	25.8	79.5
2017	1393	59.0	23.6	78.2
2018	1288	54.0	23.8	70.4
2019	1224	51.0	24.0	74.1
2020	1129	49.0	23.0	74
2021	1093	48.0	22.7	81.4
2022	1104	47.0	23.4	82.8
2023	1025	43.0	23.8	61
2024	1071	42.0	25.5	51.4

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 Miami Lakes Educational Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$588 (7.6%)	$7,099 (92.4%)	$7,687
2019	$586 (7.3%)	$7,449 (92.7%)	$8,035
2020	$659 (7.3%)	$8,336 (92.7%)	$8,995
2021	$1,148 (12.3%)	$8,163 (87.7%)	$9,312
2022	$1,898 (17.7%)	$8,822 (82.3%)	$10,719
2023	$1,683 (15.3%)	$9,289 (84.7%)	$10,971

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miami Lakes Educational 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 99^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 792 High schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Lakes Educational Center)	73	78	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Lakes Educational Center)	70	63	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami Lakes Educational Center)	74	69	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Miami Lakes Educational Center)	85	72	13%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami Lakes Educational Center)	63	71	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Miami Lakes Educational Center)	70	71	1%
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1224	1025	16.3%
African American	348	329	5.5%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	15	16	6.7%
Hispanic	821	655	20.2%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	37	22	40.5%
Two or More Races	1	3	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.1%	61%	13.1%

Schools Near Miami Lakes Educational Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
Miami Lakes Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	5780 NW 158th St	Miami Lakes	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 557-1100	1,071	42	25.5	51.4%	25 (2.3%)	367 (34.3%)	658 (61.4%)	19 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	80.7	65^th of 807 public high schools	91.9%		81.7	61^st of 792 public high schools	92.3%	4				82.0	78.0					80.0	75.0	76.0	88.0		$10,971	$1,683	$9,289
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College	Public	9-12	5780 NW 158th St	Miami Lakes	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 557-1100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7977 W 12th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 823-1330	1,353	62	21.8	60.5%	28 (2.1%)	224 (16.6%)	1,087 (80.3%)	11 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	624^th of 807 public high schools	22.7%		27.5	528^th of 792 public high schools	33.3%	96				27.0	32.0					27.0	34.0	44.0	59.0		$13,457	$2,492	$10,965
American Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	18350 NW 67th Ave	Hialeah	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 557-3770	1,627	77	21.1	58.1%	20 (1.2%)	507 (31.2%)	1,087 (66.8%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	31.8	521^st of 807 public high schools	35.4%		31	494^th of 792 public high schools	37.6%	27				38.0	37.0					40.0	38.0	54.0	62.0		$11,549	$1,995	$9,554
North Gardens High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4692f NW 183rd St	Miami Gardens	33055	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 528-6308	432	9	48.0	7.9%	6 (1.4%)	222 (51.4%)	194 (44.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	3	758^th of 807 public high schools	6.1%		2.5	772^nd of 792 public high schools	2.5%	14				11.0	6.0					5.0	10.0	16.0	11.0		$10,357	$5,390	$4,968
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami	Public	8-12	4719 NW 183rd St	Miami	33055	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(786) 629-1447	481	0		8.1%	25 (5.2%)	178 (37.0%)	270 (56.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	9.1	677^th of 807 public high schools	16.1%		8.3	670^th of 792 public high schools	15.4%	7			8.0	13.0	31.0					8.0	4.0	13.0	15.0		$7,360	$107	$7,254
Youth County-Op Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	249	12	20.7	70.7%	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	245 (98.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.1	274^th of 807 public high schools	66.0%		59.4	205^th of 792 public high schools	74.1%	69				44.0	58.0					50.0	62.0	70.0	75.0		$10,028	$604	$9,424
North Park High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3400 NW 135th St	Opa Locka	33054	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 720-2995	559	8	69.8	8.6%	6 (1.1%)	268 (47.9%)	280 (50.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2.5	774^th of 807 public high schools	4.1%		2.2	782^nd of 792 public high schools	1.3%	8				14.0	8.0					2.0	6.0	10.0	4.0		$8,895	$4,088	$4,807
Miami Carol City Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3301 Miami Gardens Dr	Miami Gardens	33056	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 621-5681	807	48	16.8	72.6%	10 (1.2%)	596 (73.9%)	187 (23.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	25.4	583^rd of 807 public high schools	27.8%		16.3	631^st of 792 public high schools	20.3%	48				28.0	33.0					37.0	30.0	53.0	64.0		$15,562	$3,728	$11,834
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2590 W 76th St	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 362-4006	975	0		85.7%	8 (0.8%)	11 (1.1%)	952 (97.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61.1	203^rd of 807 public high schools	74.8%		59.4	204^th of 792 public high schools	74.2%	1	72.0	71.0	66.0	70.0	64.0	73.0	51.0	66.0	52.0	57.0	43.0	85.0	70.0	76.0	$10,757	$1,157	$9,600

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Lakes Educational Center

Is Miami Lakes Educational Center a good school?

Yes. Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks in the top 8.1% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,071 students attended Miami Lakes Educational Center.

What is the racial makeup of Miami Lakes Educational Center?

Students at Miami Lakes Educational Center are 61% Hispanic, 34% African American, 2% White, 2% Asian.

What district is Miami Lakes Educational Center in?

Miami-Dade

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