ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER

adamerritt.dadeschools.net/

747 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

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.

747

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	546
Black	6
Asian	10
Two or More	5
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
546 (73.1 %)
White
178 (23.8 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
Black
6 (0.8 %)
Two or More
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)326-0791
Website:	http://adamerritt.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	747
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 70

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	98
Grade 2	103
Grade 3	95
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	70
Grade 7	81
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ADA MERRITT K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	371	49.7%
Male	376	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)