ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE

ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 188 students. 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 10 teachers, ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

**ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE** is a public charter school located in Homestead, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the broader Miami-Dade County Public Schools network, the academy focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized emphasis on mathematics and science instruction. The school aims to cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, preparing students for success in higher education and future careers in STEM-related fields.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that promotes character development and personal growth. By utilizing a curriculum designed to meet state standards while integrating innovative teaching methods, Advantage Academy strives to offer a personalized learning experience. Located in the Waterstone community, the school serves as a key educational hub for local families, prioritizing parental involvement and a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and the community to foster an effective and engaging learning environment.

For more information, contact ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE at (305) 248-6206 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

855 WATERSTONE WAY
HOMESTEAD, FL 33033-5941
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ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE is a public Title I Charter school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 188 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
188
Teachers:
10
NSLP Status:1
Missing
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
Kindergarten

* 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 188 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ADVANTAGE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE AT WATERSTONE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.6%
Black or African American
9.0%
White
5.3%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

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.