Serving 454 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brucie Ball 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 454 students
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brucie Ball Educational Center's student population of 454 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brucie Ball Educational Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brucie Ball Educational Center is 0.45, 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
#3550 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
71%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brucie Ball Educational Center's ranking?
Brucie Ball Educational Center is ranked #3550 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brucie Ball Educational Center often compared to?
Brucie Ball Educational Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Cross Creek School, Bright Horizons by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brucie Ball Educational Center?
The graduation rate of Brucie Ball Educational Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brucie Ball Educational Center?
454 students attend Brucie Ball Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brucie Ball Educational Center students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Brucie Ball Educational Center offer ?
Brucie Ball Educational Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brucie Ball Educational Center part of?
Brucie Ball Educational Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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