MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER

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1,196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Miami Lakes K-8 Center, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school provides a comprehensive educational environment designed to foster academic growth and personal development throughout the formative years of a child's education. The school is known for its commitment to maintaining rigorous standards while cultivating a supportive community atmosphere that encourages student engagement and parent involvement.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Miami Lakes K-8 Center emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs that cater to diverse student interests. The school leverages its position within the district to provide resources and technology aimed at preparing students for high school success and beyond. By focusing on a holistic approach to learning, the institution strives to prepare its student body to meet the challenges of an evolving academic landscape while nurturing their social and emotional well-being.

1,196

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	1,108
Black	48
Asian	5
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
1,108 (92.6%)
Black
48 (4.0%)
White
32 (2.7%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
Two or More
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)822-7757
Website:	http://mles.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	1,196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	437
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 20

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 124

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 137

Grade 6 134

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 162

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	124
Grade 3	127
Grade 4	151
Grade 5	137
Grade 6	134
Grade 7	138
Grade 8	162

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI LAKES K-8 CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	577	48.2%
Male	619	51.8%

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