MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY

mandarinlakesacademy.dadeschools.net

643 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, located in Homestead, Florida, serves as a comprehensive educational institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Catering to students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that fosters academic growth and personal development throughout a student's formative years. The campus emphasizes a structured curriculum that prepares younger students for the transition into middle school while ensuring older students are adequately equipped for the rigors of high school education.

Beyond academics, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy focuses on creating a supportive school culture that encourages community engagement and student participation. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep families informed about educational programs, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. By maintaining a focus on both instructional excellence and student well-being, the academy strives to cultivate a safe and stimulating environment for the diverse student population residing in the Homestead area.

643

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	290
Black	332
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Black
332 (51.6%)
Hispanic
290 (45.1%)
White
15 (2.3%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

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)257-0377
Website:	http://mandarinlakesacademy.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	451
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 19

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 72

Grade 8 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	19
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	51
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	78
Grade 7	72
Grade 8	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANDARIN LAKES K-8 ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	316	49.1%
Male	327	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)