MADIE IVES K-8 PREPARATORY ACADEMY

20770 NE 14TH AVE
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL 33179

mies.dadeschools.net

1,042 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy, located in North Miami Beach, Florida, is a public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the academy focuses on providing a comprehensive educational foundation that bridges the transition from elementary to middle school. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The academy emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for student growth in character and leadership. By maintaining a K-8 structure, Madie Ives offers a consistent educational experience that allows faculty to closely monitor student progress over several years. Through its official district portal, the school provides parents and the community with access to resources, school policies, and updates on programs, reflecting its focus on clear communication and active community engagement in the academic success of its diverse student body.

1,042

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MADIE IVES K-8 PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	234
Black	764
Asian	6
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Black
764 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
234 (22.5 %)
White
28 (2.7 %)
Two or More
9 (0.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
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)651-3155
Website:	http://mies.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,042
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	537
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 38

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 149

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 115