Serving 75 students in grades 6-12, Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education 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 58%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education's student population of 75 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education is 0.50, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
61%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education?
The graduation rate of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education?
75 students attend Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education offer ?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education part of?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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