Ada Merritt K-8 Center

Public PK, KG-8

 660 SW 3rd St
       Miami, FL  33130-2312


(305) 326-0791

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,152 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  747

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
73.1%
White:
23.8%
Asian:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.7% Help


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Compare Details Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks better than 97.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 14th among 278 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.97. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks better than 96.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.16. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (73.1%), White (23.8%), Asian (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ada Merritt K-8 Center is 16.2, which is the 124th best among 278 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Ada Merritt K-8 Center employs 46 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ada Merritt K-8 Center is $11,152. 190 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ada Merritt K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ada Merritt K-8 Center 44th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Ada Merritt K-8 Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 90.78 85th 1786 95.2%
2008 93.96 32nd 1789 98.2%
2009 94.75 22nd 1847 98.8%
2010 93.85 34th 1919 98.2%
2011 91.71 72nd 1985 96.4%
2012 94.99 44th 1984 97.8%
2013 93.79 71st 2029 96.5%
2014 95.97 23rd 2064 98.9%
2016 97.11 22nd 2087 98.9%
2017 94.00 54th 2112 97.4%
2018 96.18 23rd 2118 98.9%
2019 94.00 51st 2182 97.7%
2021 96.07 31st 2247 98.6%
2022 95.58 38th 2219 98.3%
2023 93.97 66th 2240 97.1%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 94.73 13th 780 98.3%
2010 95.76 6th 839 99.3%
2011 93.31 22nd 891 97.5%
2012 95.80 16th 897 98.2%
2013 95.58 18th 956 98.1%
2014 91.54 51st 999 94.9%
2016 97.08 13th 997 98.7%
2017 94.82 37th 1031 96.4%
2018 97.58 11th 1035 98.9%
2019 97.01 12th 1099 98.9%
2021 96.11 20th 1136 98.2%
2022 93.45 48th 1148 95.8%
2023 94.16 43rd 1177 96.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Ada Merritt K-8 Center Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.6)
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by a parent
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Open Quote Very good school for academics. It is amazing how fast the children learn. Be prepared for a lot of homework. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 5, 2021

Open Quote Ada Merritt is the best school in The United States. It's known as the school where the smart kids go. The teachers are very good. It is truly amazing how they teach the children to be bilingual so fast. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, May 31, 2021

Open Quote I really like the academics at this school. I think the kids learn a lot that will be useful later in life. The Spanish program is second to none. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, January 11, 2021

Open Quote Overall the academic portion of Ada Merrit is excellent. (A+) There could be improvements with their lunch food. I rate the school 5 stars because, I graded school for their academic program and their teachers. The Spanish program is second to none.
It’s in a bad neighborhood but the principal makes safety a priority. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, November 3, 2018

Open Quote Great school! Everyone is very involved and caring from the staff to teachers and principal. It also requires a lot of parent involvement especially with homework as children learn two languages at the same time. I am very happy with the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 11, 2011

Open Quote EXCELLENT SCHOOL.I am so happy with all the support the teachers, and the Best Principal in Dade County, give the students.The environment is conducive only to excel at learning.The PTA is extremely active.I am very happy with the school.Any student going to this school is very lucky. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, June 23, 2011

Open Quote Ada Merritt is a gold mine. My son is doing very well there and is learning so much. He will be going into second grade this year. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, October 22, 2010

Open Quote Beautiful looking school but unconcerned staff. Office staff and administration are so rude and unprofessional. Teachers have their preferences. My kid was being bullied and nobody cared. All they care about is fundraising. They expect a lot from you but do not address our concerns. Very disappointing! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 32 34 2 94 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2005 125 65 3 212 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2006 148 77 5 294 1 n/a n/a 0 525
2007 163 72 8 337 1 n/a n/a 47 628
2008 157 75 6 347 1 n/a n/a 48 634
2009 168 73 7 374 0 n/a n/a 44 666
2010 189 78 11 399 0 n/a n/a 11 688
2011 202 70 10 432 0 0 8 0 722
2012 208 58 9 463 0 0 7 0 745
2013 213 45 6 459 0 0 5 0 728
2014 188 28 7 474 0 0 3 0 700
2015 178 19 10 517 0 0 3 0 727
2016 166 14 9 539 0 0 3 0 731
2017 170 14 9 555 0 0 2 0 750
2018 178 14 11 540 0 0 0 0 743
2019 184 7 11 558 0 1 2 0 763
2020 180 7 11 574 0 1 6 0 779
2021 179 9 12 554 0 1 5 0 760
2022 184 8 13 558 0 1 8 0 772
2023 178 6 10 546 1 1 5 0 747

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 162 11.0 14.7 32.7
2005 405 22.0 18.4 29.4
2006 525 33.0 15.9 29.5
2007 628 42.0 15.0 29.9
2008 634 53.0 12.0 27.3
2009 666 56.7 11.8 28.9
2010 688 55.5 12.4 31.8
2011 722 50.0 14.4 31.7
2012 745 47.0 15.8 32.1
2013 728 49.0 14.8 30.9
2014 700 46.0 15.2 31
2015 727 47.0 15.4 31.4
2016 731 48.0 15.2 33.5
2017 750 49.0 15.3 34.5
2018 743 48.0 15.4 32.8
2019 763 47.0 16.2 33.8
2020 779 50.0 15.5 31.8
2021 760 49.0 15.5 36.2
2022 772 49.0 15.7 37
2023 747 46.0 16.2 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 162 11.0 14.7 32.7
2005 405 22.0 18.4 29.4
2006 525 33.0 15.9 29.5
2007 628 42.0 15.0 29.9
2008 634 53.0 12.0 27.3
2009 666 56.7 11.8 28.9
2010 688 55.5 12.4 31.8
2011 722 50.0 14.4 31.7
2012 745 47.0 15.8 32.1
2013 728 49.0 14.8 30.9
2014 700 46.0 15.2 31
2015 727 47.0 15.4 31.4
2016 731 48.0 15.2 33.5
2017 750 49.0 15.3 34.5
2018 743 48.0 15.4 32.8
2019 763 47.0 16.2 33.8
2020 779 50.0 15.5 31.8
2021 760 49.0 15.5 36.2
2022 772 49.0 15.7 37
2023 747 46.0 16.2 23.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $324 (3.7%) $8,422 (96.3%) $8,746
2019 $282 (3.2%) $8,450 (96.8%) $8,731
2020 $290 (3.1%) $9,199 (96.9%) $9,489
2021 $1,373 (13.2%) $9,001 (86.8%) $10,375
2022 $1,290 (11.6%) $9,862 (88.4%) $11,152

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ada Merritt K-8 Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 51st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 66th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.6%
Ranks 12th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 43rd of 1177 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8088
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8595
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8490
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8998
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8291
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9292
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8690
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8881
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9475
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9686
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9882
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9789
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)8779
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9690
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)9292
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Ada Merritt K-8 Center)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students763747
 2.1%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian01
Asian1110
 9.1%
Hispanic558546
 2.2%
Pacific Islander11
White184178
 3.3%
Two or More Races25
 150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.8%23.7%
 10.1%


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Yes! Ada Merritt K-8 Center is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 66th of 2242 Florida elementary schools.

Students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center are 73% Hispanic, 24% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 747 students attended Ada Merritt K-8 Center.


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