Serving 29 students in grades 6-12, Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center's student population of 29 students has declined by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
29 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center's ranking?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is ranked #1872 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
The graduation rate of Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
29 students attend Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center offer ?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center part of?
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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