Serving 747 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 24% (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 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 747 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy's student population of 747 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
747 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is 0.52, 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
#3364 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
37%
Black
49%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy's ranking?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is ranked #3364 out of 3,704 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 Homestead Middle School, Redland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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?
747 students attend Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy students are Hispanic, 49% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy?
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy has a student ration of 16:1, 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
3 8/28/2020
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.
2 3/19/2015
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.
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