MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY

MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 527 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 40 teachers, MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY 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.

MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY is a public magnet school located in the historic Morningside neighborhood of Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique "International Studies" (IS) program, which offers an immersive, dual-language curriculum. By integrating rigorous core academics with advanced language instruction, the school prepares students to become globally minded citizens, often providing them with the opportunity to earn high school credits while still in middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Morningside K-8 is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school fosters a personalized learning environment where students benefit from a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes character development and cultural awareness. Its location in a vibrant, historic residential area contributes to a stable and supportive atmosphere, making it a popular choice for families in the Miami area who are seeking a comprehensive, bilingual education within a traditional public school setting.

For more information, contact MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY at (305) 758-6741 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6620 NE 5TH AVE
MIAMI, FL 33138-5609
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MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
527
Teachers:
40
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 527 students

Black or African American
65.3%
Hispanic/Latino
29.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
White
2.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.0%
Male
49.0%

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.