Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

21101 Ne 26th Ave
Miami, FL 33180
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,993 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center's student population of 1,993 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,993 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
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School Rankings

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is 0.59, 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)
#948 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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56%
48%
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65%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
54%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
35%
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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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center's ranking?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is ranked #948 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Aventura Waterways K-8 Center often compared to?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Virginia A Boone-highland Oaks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Aventura Waterways K-8 Center?
1,993 students attend Aventura Waterways K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Aventura Waterways K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aventura Waterways K-8 Center?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Aventura Waterways K-8 Center offer ?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aventura Waterways K-8 Center part of?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews

5   6/23/2022
well, this review is to miss kruchekt the wonderful lady at the media center, and my history teacher period 6 . sadly I live out of the county so my mom tried to renew the transfer but they did not accept it for me and my brother and this was my first year at this school. we were very sad and missed cricket I want to say thank you for everything my family appreciates you I could not email you because this is a house computer but if you see this thank you for everything sincerely MIA MASDEU.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Mia masdeu
1   3/20/2020
Very bad school. After care program is the worst! Keep away from this school!
- Posted by Parent - Alia
3   9/20/2018
Some teachers are ok. Any place you go unhappyly speaking there are people who are nice and some who don't. My real concern is the amount of children for each class. It is unbelievable unrealistic. Not fair for the teachers, not fair for the students
- Posted by Parent - Mother
5   12/26/2017
I am a middle school student In Aventura waterways k8. I have been in this school since first grade. I had a very happy time here with my buddies . All my teachers were very nice as well. I stilll remember my first teacher . Now we must relocate because my dad got a new job and this makes me feel so sad. I will remember my old Aventura home and this school forever .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sebastian B.
5   6/23/2017
Excellent school my kids love it .
- Posted by Parent - Rossy
2   3/17/2016
I completely agree with the comment above. My child is the same a ESOL student and nothing is learned for the last few months more than he knew. No one has sympathy if something doesn't understand and they wants to repeat, just have the answer "we're not going to repeat any particular". Kids are not helpful, they don't want to tell what is for HW if any case you don't know. It's very hard to get friend because they are already selected in the group and if you start talking with two person from different group you are done, nobody will talk to you anymore. It is one of worst experience most social than educational, but over all is one big nothing.
- Posted by Parent - realn
2   1/29/2015
Im surprised why there is not a reviews? Unfortunately my son had a bad experience with them in elementary in ESOL class. They don't teach you english the way they should to the immigrants... All they can do is to give a grade F _ D.... I wonder why? You will ask me why my child do not speak english? Whats a problem? Oh no! He do speak english better then me... But some how he have grades D - ... Hmmm.... Be carefull to put your child there into the esol classes!!!
- Posted by Parent - alesy

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,993 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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