EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER

School Overview
Everglades K-8 Center, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. By keeping students in a single setting through their formative middle school years, the institution aims to provide a consistent educational community that focuses on core curriculum mastery, student development, and a smooth transition to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement and parental involvement, typically maintaining a reputation as a stable and community-oriented institution within the district. Beyond its standard academic programming, Everglades K-8 often integrates extracurricular activities and technology-based learning initiatives to prepare its students for the requirements of secondary education. For families residing in the area, the school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining high standards of instruction and a supportive, structured campus culture that caters to the diverse needs of its K-8 student body.
912
Total Students
64.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER
Demographic Student Count
White13
Hispanic894
Black1
Asian3
Two or More1
  • Hispanic
    894 (98.0%)
  • White
    13 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3%)
  • Black
    1 (0.1%)
  • 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)264-4154
Website: http://evergladesk8.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 912
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 460
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 60
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 57
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 77
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 90
Grade 5 78
Grade 6 98
Grade 7 111
Grade 8 133

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten57
Kindergarten75
Grade 177
Grade 277
Grade 3116
Grade 490
Grade 578
Grade 698
Grade 7111
Grade 8133
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39943.8%
Male51356.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 1,091 Students