NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES

1840 NW 157TH ST
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33054

cml.dadeschools.net

315 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The N. Dade Center for Modern Language is a specialized public magnet school located in Miami Gardens, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is distinct for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on international studies, linguistics, and global citizenship. By integrating a specialized curriculum that focuses on foreign language acquisition and cultural literacy, the institution aims to prepare its diverse student body to succeed in an increasingly interconnected global economy.

In addition to its focus on modern languages, the school maintains a strong commitment to core academic excellence and personal development. The campus provides a structured, supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and cross-cultural awareness. Through its magnet programming, the school attracts families looking for an educational experience that goes beyond traditional curriculum, offering students the unique opportunity to develop bilingual proficiencies that serve as a foundation for future academic and professional success.

315

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	84
Black	217
Two or More	4

Black
217 (68.9%)
Hispanic
84 (26.7%)
White
10 (3.2%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)

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)625-3885
Website:	http://cml.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for NORTH DADE CENTER FOR MODERN LANGUAGES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	173	54.9%
Male	142	45.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)