Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Summary:

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is a public elementary and middle school located in Miami, Florida, serving 2,168 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, which is the 24th largest district in Florida and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 86% of students proficient or better in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 61% for Miami-Dade County and 55% for Florida. Additionally, the school has a more diverse student population, with 38.28% White, 6.32% African American, 51.48% Hispanic, 2.17% Asian, and 1.71% two or more races, which is notable compared to some nearby schools like Bridgeprep Academy of North Miami Beach and Aventura City of Excellence School.

However, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.2% in 2019-2020 to 25.7% in 2022-2023, which is a concerning trend. On a positive note, the school's per-student spending has increased from $7,942 in 2019-2020 to $9,681 in 2022-2023, and it has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17 to 19.7 students per teacher over the past few years. These factors may contribute to the school's strong academic performance, which consistently outpaces nearby schools like Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 and Gulfstream Academy of Hallandale Beach.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 21101 NE 26th Ave
       Miami, FL  33180


(305) 933-5200

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
708th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,681 Help


Students who attend Aventura Waterways K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Oaks Middle School
High:    Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  2,158

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.5%
White:
44.1%
African American:
5.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.1% Help


 See top rated Florida elementary schools

 Compare Aventura Waterways K-8 Center to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 102nd among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.64. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks better than 63.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.89. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a 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
Help
Compare Details Aventura Waterways K-8 Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Miami-Dade School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.5%), White (44.1%), African American (5.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 32.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is 19.4. 236 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Aventura Waterways K-8 Center employs 111 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is $9,681. 257 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Aventura Waterways K-8 Center 433rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Aventura Waterways K-8 Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Aventura Waterways K-8 Center?

Rank History for Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 72.14 516th 1919 73.1%
2011 65.95 704th 1985 64.5%
2012 70.51 567th 1984 71.4%
2013 71.12 545th 2029 73.1%
2014 66.07 675th 2064 67.3%
2016 67.32 662nd 2087 68.3%
2017 69.47 625th 2112 70.4%
2018 71.50 570th 2118 73.1%
2019 75.70 494th 2182 77.4%
2021 62.70 795th 2247 64.6%
2022 67.81 670th 2219 69.8%
2023 61.26 810th 2240 63.8%
2024 66.64 708th 2256 68.6%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 71.39 238th 839 71.6%
2011 71.38 249th 891 72.1%
2012 76.79 191st 897 78.7%
2013 76.63 201st 956 79.0%
2014 71.01 272nd 999 72.8%
2016 67.02 301st 997 69.8%
2017 71.54 275th 1031 73.3%
2018 68.35 301st 1035 70.9%
2019 68.13 323rd 1099 70.6%
2021 68.24 323rd 1136 71.6%
2022 68.21 328th 1148 71.4%
2023 55.34 492nd 1177 58.2%
2024 60.89 433rd 1196 63.8%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    









Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
50%

0%

0%

0%

50%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, February 29, 2020

Open Quote The school it’s ok, but some teacher’s are very disrespectful and bullying the students, first they have to learn respect no matter if they are kids Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Open Quote Horrible experience, bullying... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 415 289 32 509 1 n/a n/a 23 1269
2010 506 353 52 746 3 n/a n/a 8 1668
2011 559 359 49 865 3 0 10 0 1845
2012 574 314 51 889 2 1 15 0 1846
2013 571 324 51 952 1 2 15 0 1916
2014 567 277 47 964 0 4 16 0 1875
2015 594 263 57 1034 0 5 30 0 1983
2016 632 246 52 1029 0 5 35 0 1999
2017 682 225 46 1113 3 4 32 0 2105
2018 696 200 43 1152 3 2 38 0 2134
2019 737 172 48 1147 1 2 26 0 2133
2020 733 139 53 1151 1 1 33 0 2111
2021 684 136 57 1055 1 2 27 0 1962
2022 703 117 57 1083 0 1 32 0 1993
2023 830 137 47 1116 0 1 37 0 2168
2024 952 115 49 1004 0 2 36 0 2158

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1269 81.8 15.6 42.8
2010 1668 95.0 17.5 45.5
2011 1845 103.0 17.9 42.3
2012 1846 114.0 16.1 45.4
2013 1916 116.0 16.5 46.5
2014 1875 109.0 17.2 44.7
2015 1983 115.0 17.2 45.2
2016 1999 117.0 17.0 44.2
2017 2105 118.0 17.8 46.7
2018 2134 123.0 17.3 41.3
2019 2133 117.0 18.2 40
2020 2111 119.0 17.7 38
2021 1962 115.0 17.0 44.2
2022 1993 113.0 17.6 43.8
2023 2168 110.0 19.7 32.3
2024 2158 111.0 19.4 32.1

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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 1269 81.8 15.6 42.8
2010 1668 95.0 17.5 45.5
2011 1845 103.0 17.9 42.3
2012 1846 114.0 16.1 45.4
2013 1916 116.0 16.5 46.5
2014 1875 109.0 17.2 44.7
2015 1983 115.0 17.2 45.2
2016 1999 117.0 17.0 44.2
2017 2105 118.0 17.8 46.7
2018 2134 123.0 17.3 41.3
2019 2133 117.0 18.2 40
2020 2111 119.0 17.7 38
2021 1962 115.0 17.0 44.2
2022 1993 113.0 17.6 43.8
2023 2168 110.0 19.7 32.3
2024 2158 111.0 19.4 32.1

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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $412 (5.8%) $6,661 (94.2%) $7,073
2019 $276 (3.9%) $6,817 (96.1%) $7,092
2020 $260 (3.3%) $7,683 (96.7%) $7,942
2021 $1,158 (13.3%) $7,555 (86.7%) $8,713
2022 $1,529 (15.9%) $8,090 (84.1%) $9,618
2023 $1,521 (15.7%) $8,160 (84.3%) $9,681

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Aventura Waterways 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 494th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 810th of 2240 Elementary schools
 13.5%
Ranks 323rd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 492nd of 1177 Middle schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)6763
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)6867
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)7668
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)8970
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)7167
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)7057
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)6660
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)5951
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)7160
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)5955
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)6970
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)4357
 14%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)5235
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)9798
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)8575
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)9790
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Aventura Waterways K-8 Center)10094
 6%
   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 Students21332168
 1.6%
African American172137
 20.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4847
 2.1%
Hispanic11471116
 2.7%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White737830
 12.6%
Two or More Races2637
 42.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%32.3%
 7.7%


Schools Near Aventura Waterways K-8 Center









Frequently Asked Questions about Aventura Waterways K-8 Center

Students at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center are 47% Hispanic, 44% White, 5% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,158 students attended Aventura Waterways K-8 Center.

Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks 708th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Aventura Waterways K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Highland Oaks Middle School
High : Dr. Michael M. Krop Senior High


Rate Aventura Waterways K-8 Center!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Aventura Waterways K-8 Center!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 176 milliseconds.