MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER
MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 474 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 34 teachers, MYRTLE GROVE 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.
MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER, located in Opa-locka, Florida, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a "K-8" model, the institution aims to create a consistent educational environment where students can build long-term relationships with faculty and staff, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during their formative years.
The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and academic excellence, utilizing a diverse curriculum designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Florida state education system. As part of the Miami-Dade district, Myrtle Grove integrates technology and student-centered learning initiatives to address the unique needs of its diverse student population. For families seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or extracurricular opportunities, the school maintains an active web presence at http://mgrove.dadeschools.net/, which serves as a primary hub for communication between the school and the local community.
For more information, contact MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER at (305) 624-8431 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
OPA LOCKA, FL 33056-4054
(305) 624-8431
http://mgrove.dadeschools.net/
MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in OPA LOCKA, FL with about 474 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 474
- Teachers:
- 34
- 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
* 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 474 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MYRTLE GROVE K-8 CENTER is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 88.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.