Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center
Tel:
(305)822-0301
- Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center serves 943 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center's student population of 943 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 943 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2211 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 32% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Palm Springs Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John G. Dupuis Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hialeah John G. Dupuis Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
0.6 miles
1150 W 59th Pl
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)821-6361 0.6 PK-5 545 - Hialeah Palm Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1061 students
0.7 miles
1025 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)821-2460 0.7 6-8 1061 - Hialeah Palm Lakes Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 710 students
0.8 miles
7450 W 16th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305)823-6970 0.8 PK-5 710 - Hialeah Ben Sheppard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 975 students
1.0 miles
5700 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)556-2204 1.0 PK-5 975 - Hialeah Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy Grades: 6-12 | 771 students
1.0 miles
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)557-5931 1.0 6-12 771
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