MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY

MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 985 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 66 teachers, MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY 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.

MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY, located in Homestead, Florida, serves as a comprehensive educational institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development throughout a student's formative years. The campus emphasizes a structured curriculum that prepares younger students for the transition into middle school while ensuring older students are adequately equipped for the rigors of high school education.

Beyond academics, MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY focuses on creating a supportive school culture that encourages community engagement and student participation. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, the academy strives to cultivate a safe and stimulating environment for the diverse student population residing in the Homestead area.

For more information, contact MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY at (305) 257-0377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

12225 SW 280TH ST
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032-8557
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MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 985 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
985
Teachers:
66
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 985 students

Hispanic/Latino
56.4%
Black or African American
39.0%
White
2.8%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%

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.