MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY

morningside.dadeschools.net/

406 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Morningside K-8 Academy is a public magnet school located in the historic Morningside neighborhood of Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique "International Studies" (IS) program, which offers an immersive, dual-language curriculum. By integrating rigorous core academics with advanced language instruction, the school prepares students to become globally minded citizens, often providing them with the opportunity to earn high school credits while still in middle school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Morningside K-8 is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school fosters a personalized learning environment where students benefit from a close-knit campus culture that emphasizes character development and cultural awareness. Its location in a vibrant, historic residential area contributes to a stable and supportive atmosphere, making it a popular choice for families in the Miami area who are seeking a comprehensive, bilingual education within a traditional public school setting.

406

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	169
Black	214
Asian	6
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
214 (52.7%)
Hispanic
169 (41.6%)
White
13 (3.2%)
Asian
6 (1.5%)
Two or More
3 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)758-6741
Website:	http://morningside.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	406
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 36

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	49
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	50
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	34
Grade 8	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MORNINGSIDE K-8 ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	58.1%
Male	170	41.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)