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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MIAMI-DADE·NCES 120039000404

CYPRESS K-8 CENTER

5400 SW 112TH CT, MIAMI, FL 33165 · (305) 271-1611 · Miami-Dade County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL376 STUDENTS
Enrollment
376
Elementary
DISTRICT 568 · STATE 604
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.1:1 · STATE 17.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
52%
196 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
19
Kindergarten
31
Grade 1
37
Grade 2
37
Grade 3
41
Grade 4
26
Grade 5
44
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
44
Student demographics
White
31%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
37199%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 38%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 21%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
20153%
Female
17547%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
61.1%
FL avg 56.7% . +6.8pp since 2023
Math
69.7%
FL avg 58.9% . +8.6pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
60.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
55.0%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+5.0pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
376
+6 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.0:1
was 13.7:1
% White
1%
was 3%
% Hispanic
99%
was 96%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CYPRESS K-8 CENTER

CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is an elementary-level community of modestly sized scale in MIAMI, Florida, overseen by MIAMI-DADE, hosting 376 students in grades pre-K through 8. That puts it 38% smaller than the typical public school in Florida, which averages around 604 students.

CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is one of 527 schools operated by MIAMI-DADE, a district that instructs 335,685 students overall.

In terms of who attends, CYPRESS K-8 CENTER lists that 99% of students identify as Hispanic, making the school strongly Hispanic-majority. The wider county runs roughly 69% Hispanic, putting the school's mix considerably more Hispanic than the area baseline.

On the resource side, The school lists 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.0:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.5:1, putting CYPRESS K-8 CENTER tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 52% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal.

After controlling for student poverty, CYPRESS K-8 CENTER sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 55.0%; this one delivers 60.1%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Miami-Dade County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $71,753 per year, about 34% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is one of 561 public schools in Miami-Dade County (combined enrollment of about 335,817 students).

The closest other public school is BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH, roughly 0.6 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around CYPRESS K-8 CENTER. On composite proficiency, CYPRESS K-8 CENTER comes 6th of 7 in the immediate cluster, behind the nearby-schools average of 68.0%.

The school occupies a residential site.

Five-year trend. CYPRESS K-8 CENTER's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 370 (now 376). Class-load math has widened: from 13.7:1 in 2018 to 15.0:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the CYPRESS K-8 CENTER community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Miami-Dade County at a glance

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Population
2,738,356
Census ACS
Median income
$71,753
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
561
335,817 students

Quick facts

School name
CYPRESS K-8 CENTER
District
MIAMI-DADE
Address
5400 SW 112TH CT, MIAMI, FL 33165
Phone
(305) 271-1611
County
Miami-Dade County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
376
Teachers (FTE)
25
Student–teacher ratio
15.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
196 (52%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120039000404
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About CYPRESS K-8 CENTER
What is the total enrollment at CYPRESS K-8 CENTER?
CYPRESS K-8 CENTER enrolls approximately 376 students in grades PK-08.
Is CYPRESS K-8 CENTER an elementary, middle, or high school?
CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at CYPRESS K-8 CENTER?
The student-to-teacher ratio at CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is approximately 15.0:1 (25 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at CYPRESS K-8 CENTER?
At CYPRESS K-8 CENTER, the student body is approximately 1% White, 99% Hispanic, 1% Black.
Is CYPRESS K-8 CENTER public or private?
CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is a public K-12 school, overseen by MIAMI-DADE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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