Enrollment
154
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Opa Locka, FL
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
Federal NCES profile for Myrtle Grove K-8 Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000470
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Opa Locka · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center has class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center ranks #4 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myrtle Grove K-8 Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Opa Locka, Florida, enrolling 154 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is leaner than roughly 94% of Florida schools and 46% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 82.1% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 77 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Myrtle Grove K-8 Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Myrtle Grove K-8 Center compares
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 6% in Florida - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
75.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 77 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Myrtle Grove K-8 Center.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Myrtle Grove K-8 Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myrtle Grove K-8 Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Myrtle Grove K-8 Center
How many students attend Myrtle Grove K-8 Center?
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is 9.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center?
82.1% of students at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myrtle Grove K-8 Center?
The largest demographic group at Myrtle Grove K-8 Center is African American at 72.7% of enrollment, in Opa Locka, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myrtle Grove K-8 Center?
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Myrtle Grove K-8 Center rank among schools in Opa Locka?
By Resource Investment Index, Myrtle Grove K-8 Center ranks #4 of 10 schools in Opa Locka, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Opa Locka on the city page.
Is Myrtle Grove K-8 Center a good school?
Myrtle Grove K-8 Center earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Myrtle Grove K-8 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.
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