FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER

FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI BEACH, FL with about 899 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 63 teachers, FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER is a public school located in the heart of Miami Beach, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual development and social-emotional growth within the vibrant, multicultural community of South Beach.

In addition to its standard core curriculum, the school offers various programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience. The facility serves as a focal point for the local neighborhood, and its location on Washington Avenue places it at the center of a historic and bustling urban area. Through its website, the school maintains communication with families, providing resources, academic calendars, and information on school initiatives, reflecting a focus on community engagement and transparency in its educational mission.

For more information, contact FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER at (305) 531-0419 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1420 WASHINGTON AVE
MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139-4110
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FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in MIAMI BEACH, FL with about 899 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
899
Teachers:
63
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 899 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FIENBERG/FISHER K-8 CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.5%
White
10.9%
Black or African American
8.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
1.4%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.