Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy serves the southeast part of Homestead, FL, covering an area of approximately 16.9 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of about 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy's student population of 643 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3105 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy's ranking?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is ranked #3105 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy often compared to?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Redland Middle School, Homestead Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy?
643 students attend Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy offer ?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy part of?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
I would not recommend the school. My daughter has ten incident reports in which half I had to report them myself because teachers at the school are too lazy to report them. on top the academic in the school is no good. I feel my daughter is not progressing.
3 10/10/2025
Mandarin is a STEM Designated school that has also won several awards: Fairchild Gardens and Robotics placing at various competitions. We are a dual language school offering Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. In the middle school there are several exciting electives: keyboarding, journalism, studio out, and piano slam.
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