MARCUS A. MILAM K-8 CENTER

School Overview
Marcus A. Milam 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 is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement. By providing a continuous educational experience from early childhood through the middle school years, the institution aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond through a comprehensive curriculum and diverse extracurricular opportunities.

The school is deeply integrated into the Hialeah community and is known for its commitment to student success through data-driven instruction and a focus on essential life skills. The faculty and staff prioritize the development of the "whole child," blending core academic subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science with enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking and social responsibility. With its long-standing presence in the area, Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center remains a cornerstone for local families, working to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.
1,082
Total Students
61.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARCUS A. MILAM K-8 CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White5
Hispanic1,066
Black5
Asian5
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    1,066 (98.5%)
  • White
    5 (0.5%)
  • Black
    5 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    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)822-0301
Website: http://milam.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 1,082
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 534
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 63
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 49
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 86
Grade 2 109
Grade 3 112
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 122
Grade 6 143
Grade 7 143
Grade 8 142

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MARCUS A. MILAM K-8 CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten49
Kindergarten86
Grade 186
Grade 2109
Grade 3112
Grade 490
Grade 5122
Grade 6143
Grade 7143
Grade 8142
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MARCUS A. MILAM K-8 CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female55551.3%
Male52748.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)