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 Public Schools System.
Serving 1,131 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Air Base K-8 Center For International Education ranks in the top 10% 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 77% (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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 77% (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 1,131 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
1,131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education ranks within the top 10% of all 3,662 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
#198 out of 3662 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
69%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
7%
34%
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
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Falcons
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 #198 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% 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?
1,131 students attend Air Base K-8 Center For International Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Air Base K-8 Center For International Education students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% 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 18:1, which is higher than 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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