Serving 2,168 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 2,168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center's student population of 2,168 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
2,168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is 0.59, 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
#908 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
52%
37%
Black
6%
21%
White
38%
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
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aventura Waterways K-8 Center's ranking?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is ranked #908 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Aventura Waterways K-8 Center often compared to?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Virginia A Boone-highland Oaks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Aventura Waterways K-8 Center?
2,168 students attend Aventura Waterways K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Aventura Waterways K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aventura Waterways K-8 Center?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aventura Waterways K-8 Center offer ?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Aventura Waterways K-8 Center part of?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 6/23/2022
well, this review is to miss kruchekt the wonderful lady at the media center, and my history teacher period 6 . sadly I live out of the county so my mom tried to renew the transfer but they did not accept it for me and my brother and this was my first year at this school. we were very sad and missed cricket I want to say thank you for everything my family appreciates you I could not email you because this is a house computer but if you see this thank you for everything sincerely MIA MASDEU.
1 3/20/2020
Very bad school. After care program is the worst! Keep away from this school!
3 9/20/2018
Some teachers are ok. Any place you go unhappyly speaking there are people who are nice and some who don't. My real concern is the amount of children for each class. It is unbelievable unrealistic. Not fair for the teachers, not fair for the students
5 12/26/2017
I am a middle school student In Aventura waterways k8. I have been in this school since first grade. I had a very happy time here with my buddies . All my teachers were very nice as well. I stilll remember my first teacher . Now we must relocate because my dad got a new job and this makes me feel so sad. I will remember my old Aventura home and this school forever .
5 6/23/2017
Excellent school my kids love it .
2 3/17/2016
I completely agree with the comment above. My child is the same a ESOL student and nothing is learned for the last few months more than he knew. No one has sympathy if something doesn't understand and they wants to repeat, just have the answer "we're not going to repeat any particular". Kids are not helpful, they don't want to tell what is for HW if any case you don't know. It's very hard to get friend because they are already selected in the group and if you start talking with two person from different group you are done, nobody will talk to you anymore. It is one of worst experience most social than educational, but over all is one big nothing.
2 1/29/2015
Im surprised why there is not a reviews? Unfortunately my son had a bad experience with them in elementary in ESOL class. They don't teach you english the way they should to the immigrants... All they can do is to give a grade F _ D.... I wonder why? You will ask me why my child do not speak english? Whats a problem? Oh no! He do speak english better then me... But some how he have grades D - ... Hmmm.... Be carefull to put your child there into the esol classes!!!
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