SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER

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534 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

South Miami K-8 Center is a highly regarded public school located in the heart of South Miami, Florida, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, the institution is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school community prides itself on a rigorous instructional approach balanced by a supportive environment that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond its core academics, South Miami K-8 Center is recognized for fostering a vibrant school culture that emphasizes character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to enrich the educational experience and cater to diverse student interests. With its long-standing presence in the community, the school remains a focal point for local families, consistently maintaining a reputation for high standards and dedicated faculty committed to student success.

534

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	416
Black	79
Asian	5
Two or More	3

Hispanic
416 (77.9 %)
Black
79 (14.8 %)
White
31 (5.8 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)

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)667-8847
Website:	http://smiamie.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	534
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 7

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 99

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	7
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	99
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	61
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH MIAMI K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	266	49.8%
Male	268	50.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)