- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami Lakes, FL
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Miami Lakes Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039004339
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Lakes Educational Center earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Miami Lakes · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Lakes Educational Center has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Miami Lakes, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039004339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Miami Lakes Educational Center held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+46 students YoY 120039004339 · Miami Lakes, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,109 enr · 25.8:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Lakes Educational Center held near 1,071 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+46 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Lakes Educational Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,109
Miami Lakes Educational Center
1,109 students
What this shows Miami Lakes Educational Center reports 1,109 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Lakes Educational Center compares
Miami Lakes Educational Center held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▲ 6% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,109 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,109
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.2%
African American 35.0%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Miami Lakes Educational Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miami Lakes Educational Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Lakes Educational Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,109 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Lakes Educational Center
How many students attend Miami Lakes Educational Center?
Miami Lakes Educational Center has 1,109 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,025 (2022-23) → 1,071 (2023-24), nearly flat (+46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Lakes Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Lakes Educational Center is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Lakes Educational Center?
55.1% of students at Miami Lakes Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Lakes Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Miami Lakes Educational Center is Hispanic or Latino at 61.2% of enrollment, in Miami Lakes, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Lakes Educational Center?
Miami Lakes Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miami Lakes Educational Center rank among public schools in Miami Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Lakes Educational Center ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Miami Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Miami Lakes Educational Center, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.