ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 743 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 48 teachers, ADA MERRITT 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.
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.
For more information, contact ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER at (305) 326-0791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI, FL 33130-2312
(305) 326-0791
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
- 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
* 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 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.