Air Base K-8 Center For International Education

12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
Rating
10/
10
Top 10%
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education serves 1,084 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10% in FL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Air Base K-8 Center For International Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Air Base K-8 Center For International Education's student population of 1,084 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,084 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Overall Testing Rank
#187 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
48%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
70%
36%
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Black
16%
21%
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White
9%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Air Base K-8 Center For International Education's ranking?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is ranked #187 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Air Base K-8 Center For International Education?
1,084 students attend Air Base K-8 Center For International Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Air Base K-8 Center For International Education offer ?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Air Base K-8 Center For International Education part of?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,084 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 10%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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