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Bob Graham Education Center

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Bob Graham Education Center ranks 593 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

593^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Bob Graham Education Center is a public school in Miami Lakes, FL, serving 1,404 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and it stands out for its strong academic performance and lower rate of economic disadvantage compared to many nearby schools. The school consistently earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 74th percentile statewide, with a particularly impressive record in advanced high school-level courses: 97% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry and Biology 1, far exceeding Miami-Dade district averages. This success in accelerating top students is a key differentiator from nearby Miami Lakes K-8 Center, which has a similar overall ranking but lower advanced course scores.

In English Language Arts, Bob Graham outperforms both district and state averages across nearly every grade, with 7th-grade proficiency at 83% compared to the district's 67%. The school also has a chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, the lowest among its K-8 peers like Youth Co-Op Charter School (27.5%) and Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy (18.1%), suggesting strong student engagement. However, a notable concern is a "middle school math dip" in standard FAST Math for 6th and 7th graders, where only 53% are proficient—below the district average for 6th grade—indicating a two-tiered math program where non-advanced students may struggle.

Science performance is strong but less consistent, with 8th-grade science at 69% significantly outpacing the district (49%), though this is a recent improvement. The school spends $12,859 per student, less than some lower-performing neighbors like Palm Lakes Elementary ($14,557), suggesting efficient resource use. While Mater Academy, a nearby charter, achieves a similar ranking despite serving a more disadvantaged population, Bob Graham's strong performance is amplified by its lower free/reduced lunch rate of 40.46%, compared to 92.57% at Mater Academy. Overall, Bob Graham excels in advanced academics and attendance, but parents should investigate support for middle-grade math students.

1,404

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,859

Per pupil spending ?

40.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

15901 NW 79th Ave
Miami Lakes, FL 33016

(305) 557-3303

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Bob Graham Education Center usually attend:

Middle:	Miami Lakes Middle School
High:	Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.4%

White:

4.2%

African American:

3.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (75% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (74th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

593^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

296^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 24%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 17% (2016) to top 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

90^th of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.3	593 of 2240	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	72.8	561 of 2258	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	73.7	556 of 2256	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	696 of 2240	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.8	649 of 2219	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	655 of 2247	70.9%	★★★★☆
2019	74.9	516 of 2182	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	74.8	489 of 2118	76.9%	★★★★☆
2017	70.1	610 of 2112	71.1%	★★★★☆
2016	72.1	561 of 2087	73.1%	★★★★☆
2014	70.6	564 of 2064	72.7%	★★★★☆
2013	70.8	556 of 2029	72.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.2	644 of 1984	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.3	641 of 1985	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.8	739 of 1919	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.1	582 of 1847	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.6	543 of 1789	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.1	578 of 1786	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	72.5	471 of 1688	72.1%	★★★★☆
2005	74.8	67 of 202	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	77.0	62 of 199	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	73.3	296 of 1216	75.7%	★★★★☆
2025	79.1	219 of 1205	81.8%	★★★★☆
2024	77.0	237 of 1196	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	72.0	298 of 1177	74.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.6	279 of 1148	75.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.3	252 of 1136	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	168 of 1099	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	79.9	188 of 1035	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	75.8	230 of 1031	77.7%	★★★★☆
2016	80.7	172 of 997	82.7%	★★★★☆
2014	76.8	207 of 999	79.3%	★★★★☆
2013	77.7	188 of 956	80.3%	★★★★☆
2012	80.9	145 of 897	83.8%	★★★★☆
2011	79.9	160 of 891	82.0%	★★★★☆
2010	78.0	164 of 839	80.5%	★★★★☆
2009	83.5	103 of 780	86.8%	★★★★☆
2008	81.1	118 of 740	84.1%	★★★★☆
2007	84.1	93 of 736	87.4%	★★★★☆
2006	86.3	70 of 675	89.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Algebra 197%+34 vs state

Civics85%+8 vs state

English Language Arts75%+14 vs state

Math73%+11 vs state

Science66%+10 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, September 20, 2018

Best school!!!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 22, 2010

excellent school the honor society excellent better than any private school. Close Quote

Schools Near Bob Graham Education Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bob Graham Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	15901 NW 79th Ave	Miami Lakes	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 557-3303	1,404	82	17.1	40.5%	59 (4.2%)	42 (3.0%)	1,283 (91.4%)	18 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71.3	593^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.5%		72.8	561^st of 2258 public elementary schools	75.2%	32	71.0	79.0	72.0	70.0	83.0	75.0	72.0	81.0	74.0	53.0	53.0	88.0	63.0	69.0	97.0	100.0	100.0	85.0	$12,859	$1,360	$11,499
Youth County-Op Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	761	43	17.6	77.4%	7 (0.9%)	10 (1.3%)	738 (97.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53.5	1060^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.7%		62.5	813^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.0%	247	60.0	51.0	68.0	65.0	71.0	63.0	73.0	68.0	58.0	60.0	64.0	36.0	59.0	31.0	93.0		100.0	82.0	$9,381	$733	$8,647
Palm Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7450 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 823-6970	574	39	14.7	50.5%	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.9%)	554 (96.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.7	1409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.1%		46.6	1190^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.3%	219	58.0	48.0	57.0				62.0	58.0	58.0				49.0						$14,557	$1,511	$13,046
Ben Sheppard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5700 W 24th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 556-2204	927	58	15.9	63.2%	6 (0.6%)	13 (1.4%)	905 (97.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	52.1	1091^st of 2240 public elementary schools	51.3%		53	1042^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.9%	49	64.0	57.0	55.0				83.0	71.0	60.0				43.0						$13,125	$1,513	$11,613
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0301	1,082	61	17.7	55.2%	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1,066 (98.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	1739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%		26.6	1733^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%	6	55.0	43.0	48.0	50.0	48.0	52.0	63.0	47.0	46.0	57.0	48.0	62.0	32.0	18.0	74.0	100.0	89.0	63.0	$12,952	$1,398	$11,554
Mater Palms Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	Yes	(407) 390-1106	866	40	21.6	63.0%	164 (18.9%)	60 (6.9%)	612 (70.7%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	16 (1.8%)	35	1527^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.8%		45	1222^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	45.9%	305	60.0	50.0	48.0	69.0	65.0	62.0	63.0	54.0	41.0	61.0	76.0	41.0	35.0	18.0	76.0		93.0	71.0	$7,832	$462	$7,370
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 NW 92nd Ave	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 818-4000	1,128	77	14.6	51.4%	13 (1.2%)	9 (0.8%)	1,103 (97.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	65.5	739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.0%		63.7	790^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.0%	51	66.0	72.0	61.0				72.0	81.0	68.0				56.0						$15,176	$2,357	$12,819
John G. Dupuis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 W 59th Pl	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 821-6361	508	33	15.3	64.4%	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	502 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59.6	887^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%		65.7	740^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.2%	147	58.0	71.0	56.0				78.0	62.0	72.0				58.0						$14,599	$1,367	$13,232
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	7330 W 32nd Ave	Hialeah	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 825-2122	947	48	19.7	57.7%	4 (0.4%)	10 (1.1%)	929 (98.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.2	846^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.2%		46.8	1186^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.5%	340	62.0	62.0	62.0	64.0	58.0	74.0	64.0	69.0	74.0	82.0	51.0	77.0	61.0	60.0	89.0			72.0	$12,082	$1,358	$10,724
Mater Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	7700 NW 98th St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 698-9900	1,521	71	21.4	92.6%	10 (0.7%)	10 (0.7%)	1,493 (98.2%)	4 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	70.3	624^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.1%		77.3	465^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.4%	159	70.0	73.0	70.0				72.0	76.0	64.0				63.0						$9,983	$667	$9,316

Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Graham Education Center

What is the racial makeup of Bob Graham Education Center?

Students at Bob Graham Education Center are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

What district is Bob Graham Education Center in?

Miami-Dade

Is Bob Graham Education Center a good school?

Bob Graham Education Center ranks 593^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bob Graham Education Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,404 students attended Bob Graham Education Center.

What schools do graduates of Bob Graham Education Center attend?

Students who attend Bob Graham Education Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miami Lakes Middle School
High : Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

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