ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER

Ada Merritt K-8 Center, located in the heart of Miami’s Brickell area, is a highly regarded public magnet school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on fostering a diverse, global perspective. The school is particularly noted for its Gifted program and its emphasis on providing a challenging curriculum that prepares students for the transition into competitive high school programs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Ada Merritt K-8 is recognized for its vibrant community feel and its central location, which allows it to integrate with the surrounding urban environment. The school maintains a strong commitment to character development and student engagement, often utilizing its proximity to Miami’s cultural and business districts to enhance learning opportunities. With a focus on high achievement and a supportive faculty, Ada Merritt remains a sought-after destination for families looking for a comprehensive and preparatory K-8 educational experience in an urban setting.

660 SW 3RD ST
MIAMI, FL 33130-2312
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ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 743 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:
743
Teachers:
48
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 targeted assistance 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 743 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.7%
White
24.0%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
1.5%

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%

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.