CYPRESS K-8 CENTER

CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 370 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 27 teachers, CYPRESS K-8 CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

CYPRESS K-8 CENTER, located in the Westchester area of Miami-Dade County, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous educational environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school, allowing students to remain in a stable academic setting as they transition into their early adolescent years.

The school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, often focusing on a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for high school success. With its location at 5400 SW 112th Court, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, emphasizing parent and community involvement. For families seeking specific information regarding extracurricular activities, magnet programs, or the most recent school performance data, the school’s official website at http://cypress.dadeschools.net/ serves as the primary resource for news, calendars, and administrative contact information.

For more information, contact CYPRESS K-8 CENTER at (305) 271-1611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5400 SW 112TH CT
MIAMI, FL 33165-6848
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CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 370 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
370
Teachers:
27
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 370 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CYPRESS K-8 CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.9%
White
3.0%
Black or African American
0.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.7%
Male
54.3%

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.