About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-8 | Dade
Ada Merritt K-8 Center is located in Miami, FL and is one of 515 schools in Dade School District. It is a magnet school that serves 722 students in grades PK-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ada Merritt K-8 Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ada Merritt K-8 Center had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ada Merritt K-8 Center's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ada Merritt K-8 Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Ada Merritt K-8 Center had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ada Merritt K-8 Center's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Mater Academy East Charter School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Mater East Academy Middle School 0.2 miles |  |
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| The Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School 0.2 miles |  |
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| Mater Academy of International Studies 0.2 miles | |
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| Mater Academy Middle School of International Studi 0.2 miles |  |
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center
This is the first year that i have my son on the school,wich so far i have good experience on academics, and i love the fact that is international on the language,but also i have seen so far that they dont teach or talk about bullying,wich now days its so important,personally i am not happy about it compare to another school that my son was prior to this one,the teachers will reflect the kids concerning to this programs,that are so important .
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This is an outstanding school with an incredible IB program!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 722
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Ada Merritt K-8 Center had 32% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
60%
White
28%
Black
10%
Two or More Races
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Dade District Spending
$9,093Per Pupil
The Dade spends $9,093 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dade District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Ada Merritt K-8 Center had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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