EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS

18200 NW 22ND AVE
MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056

Charter School 413 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Excelsior Charter Academy is a public charter school located in Miami Gardens, Florida, operating within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As a charter institution, it functions with a degree of autonomy while remaining committed to the district's overarching academic standards. The school serves a local student population by providing a structured educational environment that focuses on foundational learning and community engagement, aiming to prepare students for academic success and future personal growth.

The school is notable for its integration into the broader Dadeschools network, which emphasizes accountability, standardized curriculum, and a focus on student achievement. By maintaining its connection to the county’s public school infrastructure, Excelsior Charter Academy offers families in the Miami Gardens area an alternative academic setting that adheres to Florida state educational benchmarks. Its location on NW 22nd Avenue positions it as a key resource for the community, focusing on fostering a supportive school culture that encourages student development throughout their elementary and middle school years.

413

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	59
Black	349

Black
349 (84.5%)
Hispanic
59 (14.3%)
White
5 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(786)565-9188
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	413
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	364
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 45

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	42
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	53
Grade 8	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EXCELSIOR PREP CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI GARDENS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	45.5%
Male	225	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)