The Neva King Cooper Educational Center is a historic school in Homestead, Florida. It is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school serves students with mental disabilities. The school was built in 1914 as the Homestead Public School and designed by August Geiger.
Serving 86 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 11-19% (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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (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 86 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
86 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
Navy Blue and White
School Rankings
Neva King Cooper 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 Neva King Cooper Educational Center is 0.54, 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
#3555 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
62%
38%
Black
27%
21%
White
10%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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 #3555 out of 3,662 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?
11-19% 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?
86 students attend Neva King Cooper Educational Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Neva King Cooper Educational Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, and 1% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neva King Cooper Educational Center part of?
Neva King Cooper Educational Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
Review Neva King Cooper Educational Center. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
