Smart Starts At Dadeland in Miami, FL, serves 138 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through first grade in a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased alternative school setting.
The school employs 2 teachers with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 69:1 across all grades.
Approximately 79% of the student body represents diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The school offers early childhood education focusing on pre鈥搆indergarten and first grade within the Miami city community.
Smart Starts At Dadeland is a co鈥揺ducational program without religious affiliation, located in a small city locale.
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Student Body
Total Students
138 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
79%
State avg.: 47%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Smart Starts At Dadeland?
The application deadline for Smart Starts At Dadeland is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Smart Starts At Dadeland is Fusion Academy Miami (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Cattoira Montessori School (0.4 miles away)
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