Air Base K–8 Center, The Center for International Education, is a K-8 school located at 12829 S.W. 272nd Street in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, northeast of Homestead. Its principal is Alonza Pendergrass and it is part of the Miami-Dade County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools System.
Serving 1,102 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Air Base K-8 Center For International Education ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education's student population of 1,102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is 0.48, 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
#179 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
70%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
8%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Air Base K-8 Center For International Education's ranking?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is ranked #179 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Air Base K-8 Center For International Education often compared to?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Coconut Palm K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Air Base K-8 Center For International Education?
1,102 students attend Air Base K-8 Center For International Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Air Base K-8 Center For International Education offer ?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Air Base K-8 Center For International Education part of?
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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