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Miami Lakes K-8 Center

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Miami Lakes K-8 Center ranks 599 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

599^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 73% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Miami Lakes K-8 Center is a large public school in Hialeah, FL, serving 1,196 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, and it has earned a strong reputation for consistent academic performance, ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school truly shines in its middle school programs, particularly in science and social studies. For example, proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams are outstanding: 93% in Biology 1 and 84% in Civics, far exceeding both the Miami-Dade district and state averages. In elementary math, Miami Lakes also outperforms many nearby schools; for instance, 4th-grade math proficiency is 82%, compared to 70% at Twin Lakes Elementary School and 58% at Palm Lakes Elementary School. However, there is a notable "8th-grade math dip," with only 57% of 8th graders proficient in math, which is below the district average. This contrasts with the school's strong performance in 6th and 7th-grade math and suggests that students not on an accelerated track may need extra support. Compared to the nearby Bob Graham Education Center, Miami Lakes has a more balanced approach to math acceleration, benefiting a wider range of middle schoolers, while Bob Graham excels in advanced math courses.

Another key advantage is the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.4%, significantly lower than the district average of 28.2% and many neighboring schools like Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center (21.0%). This strong attendance is closely linked to higher academic achievement. Additionally, Miami Lakes is efficient with its resources, spending $11,350 per student—less than lower-performing peers like Twin Lakes Elementary School ($15,668)—while still achieving superior results. For parents considering options, the high-performing charter school Hive Preparatory School (94th percentile) offers a different choice, but Miami Lakes provides a consistently excellent, well-rounded education with a clear upward trajectory in its rankings over recent years.

1,196

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,350

Per pupil spending ?

41.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

14250 NW 67th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33014

(305) 822-7757

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Miami Lakes K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:	Miami Lakes Middle School
High:	Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.6%

African American:

4.0%

White:

2.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2016 → 73rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (72% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (73rd percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

599^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 27%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 27% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

309^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 18 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

91^st of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.2	599 of 2240	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.4	679 of 2258	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	70.5	627 of 2256	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	73.7	540 of 2240	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	80.3	406 of 2219	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	73.7	563 of 2247	74.9%	★★★★☆
2019	64.7	745 of 2182	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	56.7	883 of 2118	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.3	820 of 2112	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.0	845 of 2087	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.7	662 of 2064	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.5	735 of 2029	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	65.7	676 of 1984	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.4	777 of 1985	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.0	773 of 1919	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	64.1	688 of 1847	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.0	505 of 1789	71.8%	★★★★☆
2007	72.9	463 of 1786	74.1%	★★★★☆
2006	60.3	682 of 1688	59.6%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.6	309 of 1216	74.6%	★★★★☆
2025	70.7	319 of 1205	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	75.1	258 of 1196	78.4%	★★★★☆
2023	73.5	280 of 1177	76.2%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	343 of 1148	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	51.7	530 of 1136	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.0	588 of 1099	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.7	480 of 1035	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.0	365 of 1031	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	54.8	430 of 997	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.0	335 of 999	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.0	330 of 956	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	75.7	197 of 897	78.0%	★★★★☆
2011	75.2	207 of 891	76.8%	★★★★☆
2010	79.4	143 of 839	83.0%	★★★★☆
2009	80.9	126 of 780	83.8%	★★★★☆
2008	80.8	124 of 740	83.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 193%+19 vs state

Civics84%+7 vs state

Geometry77%+21 vs state

Math74%+12 vs state

English Language Arts70%+9 vs state

Algebra 167%+4 vs state

Science59%+3 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miami Lakes K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14250 NW 67th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 822-7757	1,196	64	18.6	41.6%	32 (2.7%)	48 (4.0%)	1,108 (92.6%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	71.2	599^th of 2240 public elementary schools	73.3%		68.4	679^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.9%	80	70.0	65.0	68.0	77.0	70.0	68.0	76.0	82.0	72.0	77.0	70.0	57.0	58.0	60.0	67.0	77.0	93.0	84.0	$11,350	$980	$10,370
Palm Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7450 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 823-6970	574	39	14.7	50.5%	7 (1.2%)	5 (0.9%)	554 (96.5%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39.7	1409^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.1%		46.6	1190^th of 2258 public elementary schools	47.3%	219	58.0	48.0	57.0				62.0	58.0	58.0				49.0						$14,557	$1,511	$13,046
North Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	625 W 74th Pl	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0721	590	38	15.5	64.6%	4 (0.7%)	12 (2.0%)	573 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	60.6	858^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%		53.3	1030^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.4%	172	59.0	65.0	71.0				73.0	71.0	56.0				60.0						$12,994	$1,324	$11,671
Youth County-Op Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	761	43	17.6	77.4%	7 (0.9%)	10 (1.3%)	738 (97.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	53.5	1060^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.7%		62.5	813^th of 2258 public elementary schools	64.0%	247	60.0	51.0	68.0	65.0	71.0	63.0	73.0	68.0	58.0	60.0	64.0	36.0	59.0	31.0	93.0		100.0	82.0	$9,381	$733	$8,647
Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6735 W 5th Pl	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0770	325	18	18.0	59.1%	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	321 (98.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.9	1194^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.7%		28.1	1698^th of 2258 public elementary schools	24.8%	504	65.0	51.0	56.0				81.0	70.0	53.0				48.0						$15,668	$2,192	$13,475
Bob Graham Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	15901 NW 79th Ave	Miami Lakes	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 557-3303	1,404	82	17.1	40.5%	59 (4.2%)	42 (3.0%)	1,283 (91.4%)	18 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	71.3	593^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	73.5%		72.8	561^st of 2258 public elementary schools	75.2%	32	71.0	79.0	72.0	70.0	83.0	75.0	72.0	81.0	74.0	53.0	53.0	88.0	63.0	69.0	97.0	100.0	100.0	85.0	$12,859	$1,360	$11,499
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	6020 W 16th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0301	1,082	61	17.7	55.2%	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1,066 (98.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	1739^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.4%		26.6	1733^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%	6	55.0	43.0	48.0	50.0	48.0	52.0	63.0	47.0	46.0	57.0	48.0	62.0	32.0	18.0	74.0	100.0	89.0	63.0	$12,952	$1,398	$11,554
John G. Dupuis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 W 59th Pl	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 821-6361	508	33	15.3	64.4%	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	502 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	59.6	887^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.4%		65.7	740^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.2%	147	58.0	71.0	56.0				78.0	62.0	72.0				58.0						$14,599	$1,367	$13,232
Hive Preparatory School	Public, Charter	K-8	5855 NW 171st St	Hialeah	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 231-4888	854	52	16.4	51.3%	7 (0.8%)	93 (10.9%)	750 (87.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89.6	142^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	93.7%		94.4	53^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	97.7%	89	84.0	87.0	78.0	95.0	89.0	92.0	94.0	66.0	87.0	92.0	50.0	98.0	79.0	91.0	97.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	$12,626	$1,283	$11,343
Palm Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6304 E 1st Ave	Hialeah	33013	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0911	585	37	15.8	56.2%	8 (1.4%)	9 (1.5%)	565 (96.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.8	1405^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.3%		32.9	1560^th of 2258 public elementary schools	30.9%	155	47.0	58.0	53.0				51.0	69.0	65.0				47.0						$13,495	$1,411	$12,083

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Lakes K-8 Center

Is Miami Lakes K-8 Center a good school?

Miami Lakes K-8 Center ranks 599^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Miami Lakes K-8 Center in?

Miami-Dade

What schools do graduates of Miami Lakes K-8 Center attend?

Students who attend Miami Lakes K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miami Lakes Middle School
High : Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Miami Lakes K-8 Center?

Students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center are 93% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White.

How many students attend Miami Lakes K-8 Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,196 students attended Miami Lakes K-8 Center.

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