Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Neva King Cooper Educational 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Neva King Cooper Educational Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Neva King Cooper Educational Center's student population of 69 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
69 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Neva King Cooper Educational 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 Neva King Cooper Educational Center is 0.59, 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
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
56%
37%
Black
29%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Neva King Cooper Educational Center's ranking?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center is ranked #3532 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neva King Cooper Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Neva King Cooper Educational Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Neva King Cooper Educational Center?
69 students attend Neva King Cooper Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Neva King Cooper Educational Center students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neva King Cooper Educational Center?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Neva King Cooper Educational Center offer ?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Neva King Cooper Educational Center part of?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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