MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

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1,159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Miami Lakes K-8 Center, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to foster academic growth and personal development throughout the formative years of a child's education. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining rigorous standards while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Miami Lakes K-8 Center emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school leverages its position within the district to provide resources and technology aimed at preparing students for high school success and beyond. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, the institution strives to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

1,159

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	1,049
Black	61
Asian	10
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,049 (90.5 %)
Black
61 (5.3 %)
White
34 (2.9 %)
Asian
10 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)822-7757
Website:	http://mles.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 131

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 120

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 124

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	131
Grade 3	109
Grade 4	120
Grade 5	125
Grade 6	168
Grade 7	144
Grade 8	124

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	570	49.2%
Male	589	50.8%

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