Overview

Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is a public school in Homestead, FL, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 564 schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.

School Rating

Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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12 Reviews
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Neighborhood

12225 Southwest 280th Street
Homestead, FL 33032
School leader: Calondria E Williams
(305) 257-0377
(305) 257-0378
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