MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HIALEAH, FL with about 1,279 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 80 teachers, MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to foster academic growth and personal development throughout the formative years of a child's education. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining rigorous standards while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.
In addition to its core academic curriculum, MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school leverages its position within the district to provide resources and technology aimed at preparing students for high school success and beyond. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, the institution strives to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.
For more information, contact MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER at (305) 822-7757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIALEAH, FL 33014-2940
(305) 822-7757
http://mles.dadeschools.net/
MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in HIALEAH, FL with about 1,279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 1,279
- Teachers:
- 80
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,279 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.5%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- White
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
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.