SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER

SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in SOUTH MIAMI, FL with about 779 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 52 teachers, SOUTH MIAMI 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.

SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of South Miami, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, the institution is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school community prides itself on a rigorous instructional approach balanced by a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond its core academics, SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER is recognized for fostering a vibrant school culture that emphasizes character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to enrich the educational experience and cater to diverse student interests. With its long-standing presence in the community, the school remains a focal point for local families, consistently maintaining a reputation for high standards and dedicated faculty committed to student success.

For more information, contact SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER at (305) 667-8847 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6800 SW 60TH ST
SOUTH MIAMI, FL 33143-1910
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SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in SOUTH MIAMI, FL with about 779 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:
779
Teachers:
52
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
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 779 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.0%
Black or African American
14.4%
White
10.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
1.4%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.