EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER

School Overview
Everglades K-8 Center, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. By keeping students in a single setting through their formative middle school years, the institution aims to provide a consistent educational community that focuses on core curriculum mastery, student development, and a smooth transition to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and parental involvement, typically maintaining a reputation as a stable and community-oriented institution within the district. Beyond its standard academic programming, Everglades K-8 often integrates extracurricular activities and technology-based learning initiatives to prepare its students for the requirements of secondary education. For families residing in the area, the school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction and a supportive, structured campus culture that caters to the diverse needs of its K-8 student body.
953
Total Students
65.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White11
Hispanic933
Black2
Asian5
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    933 (97.9 %)
  • White
    11 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.2 %)
  • Two or More
    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)264-4154
Website: http://evergladesk8.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 953
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 460
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 68
Kindergarten 78
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 78
Grade 4 80
Grade 5 102
Grade 6 121
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 111

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten68
Kindergarten78
Grade 1104
Grade 284
Grade 378
Grade 480
Grade 5102
Grade 6121
Grade 7127
Grade 8111
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female43645.8%
Male51754.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 1,099 Students