Miccosukee Indian School

Miccosukee Indian School
Mile Marker 70 Tamiami Trail
Miami, FL 33194
173 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Miccosukee Indian School, located on the Tamiami Trail in Miami, Florida, serves as a vital educational institution for the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida. The school is dedicated to providing a balanced curriculum that meets state educational standards while simultaneously fostering the preservation of the tribe’s unique cultural heritage. By integrating traditional Miccosukee customs, language, and history into the daily academic experience, the school ensures that its students maintain a strong sense of identity and community connection as they prepare for future academic and professional pursuits.

Beyond standard academics, the school functions as a community hub that reflects the values and sovereignty of the Miccosukee people. It is designed to create a supportive environment where students can thrive in both Western subjects and indigenous knowledge. Through its commitment to excellence and cultural continuity, the Miccosukee Indian School plays a significant role in empowering the next generation of tribal members, bridging the gap between historical traditions and modern-day educational requirements.
173
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
85.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    173 (100.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Miccosukee Indian School
Phone: (305)894-2364
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: N/A
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 18
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 19
Grade 5 8
Grade 6 19
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 19
Grade 10 10
Grade 11 10
Grade 12 10
Gender Ratio