This document combines and consolidates the following statistical reports published separately prior to 1983-84: (1) "The Status of Education" (formerly the Superintendent's Annual Statistical Report); (2) "Selected Statistical Information--Individual Dade County Public Schools"; (3) "Ethnic Characteristics of Students and Staff"; and (4) "Comparative Staffing and Salary Statistics for Dade and Other Large School Systems." This report presents in summary fashion, statistical information on the status of public education in Dade County in terms of organization, educational programs and services, achievement, and other outcomes of schooling. Also included are multi-year statistics on student population, staff, finances, and a summary of the results of program evaluations conducted during calendar year 1984. Comparative studies between Dade County and the 20 largest school districts in the United States with regard to staffing levels, salaries and expenditure per pupil are included. This document is a districtwide overview intended to serve as a companion document to the "District and School Profiles, 1984-85." In addition, this report contains information on the indicators of educational and other achievements that will serve as baseline data for planning purposes in the development of the District Comprehensive Plan. (JAZ)