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#1211 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Just Kids Centers

Elementary School · Miami, FL

A private elementary school in Miami, FL serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.

Private

12470 SW 8TH ST, Miami, FL 33184

  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.4 / 10
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Diversity Index3%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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Enrollment68
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Just Kids Centers sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 73Very Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,478/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,443

Median home value

$418,200

Median rent

$1,926/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic98.5%
White1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Advent School Academy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition4.0privatePK–50.3 mi51Compare →
Conchita Espinosa AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.5 mi426Compare →
Wesley Matthews Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–50.6 mi522Compare →
Marjory Stoneman Douglas ElemEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–50.7 mi591Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Just Kids Centers is listed in Miami, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Just Kids Centers

Just Kids Centers is a private elementary school in Miami, FL, serving approximately 68 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Just Kids Centers

What grades does Just Kids Centers serve?

Just Kids Centers serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.

How many students attend Just Kids Centers?

Just Kids Centers has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Just Kids Centers?

The student-teacher ratio at Just Kids Centers is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Just Kids Centers rank in FL?

Just Kids Centers ranks #1,211 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Just Kids Centers's MySchoolScout rating?

Just Kids Centers has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Just Kids Centers a private school?

Yes, Just Kids Centers is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Just Kids Centers a religious school?

No, Just Kids Centers is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
66% M / 34% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Area population (ZIP 33184)
19,618
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
45.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33184; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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