M.A. Milam K-8 Center

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M.A. Milam K-8 Center
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M.A. Milam K-8 Center
6020 W. 16th Avenue

Hialeah
,
Florida
33012

United States
Coordinates 25°52′42″N80°18′58″W / 25.87833°N 80.31611°W / 25.87833; -80.31611
Information
TypePublic
EstablishedSeptember of 1961
School district Miami-Dade County Public Schools
PrincipalMrs. Anna M. Hernandez
Staff60.00 (FTE) [1]
GradesK-8
Enrollment945 (2017–18) [1]
Student to teacher ratio15.75 [1]
Color(s) Hunter green, White   
Nickname Colts
School Grade B(2012-2013)
School Hours8:35 AM to 3:05 PM (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri) 8:35 AM to 1:50 PM (Wed)
Website milam.dadeschools.net

Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, usually referred to as M.A. Milam K-8 Center, or Milam, is an elementary middle school or "K-8 center" in Hialeah, Florida. Established as an elementary school in 1961 to serve the West Hialeah area, the school was expanded to serve as a K-8 school in 1998. It was named after Marcus A. Milam, a dairy pioneer and businessman. The school mascot is the colt. The school colors are white and hunter green, which are incorporated into the mandatory uniform policy.

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Anna M. Hernandez assumed the position of principal at the beginning of the 2008–2009 school year, succeeding Dr. Robert G. Valenzuela. [2]

History

In 1961, the school was built on the grounds of the former pasture land used by businessman M.A. Milam, and was established as M.A. Milam Elementary School. In the school's inaugural year, 10 teachers educated 340 students. [3]

The school's conversion from an elementary to a K-8 institution was initiated on December 10, 1997. [4] The Middle Learning Center, often referred to as the MLC, was opened in the 1998–1999 school year, and the first Milam eighth grade class was the Class of 2001.

During the 2001–2002 school year's 4th grading period, the school had 100% attendance. [5]

The MLC was named in honor of former principal, Dr. Valenzuela's semifinal status for Principal of the Year during the 2004–2005 school year.

School grades

Milam has a consistent record of scoring as an "A" or "B" school in the State FCAT grading system. [6] This consistency began in the 2000–01 school year, when the school grade went from a "D" to an "A". [7]

School yearGrade
1999-00D
2000-01A
2001-02B
2002-03A
2003-04B
2004-05B
2005-06A
2006-07C
2007-08A
2008-09A
2009-10A
2010-11B
2011-12A
2012-13B
2013-14C

Traditions

The school's 8th grade Leadership Circle announces and passes down their position to the new leadership circle on the final day of the school year.

M.A. Milam K-8 Center hosts an annual prom, exclusive to 8th graders.

Every year, the school's administration announces the annual chocolate fundraiser hosted by World's Finest Chocolate. In January 2012, World's Finest Chocolate unveiled their record-setting 12,000 pound chocolate bar at the school to start the 2011-2012 fundraiser. [8]

The school's drama class puts on a winter and end-of-the-year spring show each school year. The school's level two and three drama students are also known as Troupe 88685. [9] The school performs a Cuban Independence "Veinte de Mayo" show in May for the Miami-Dade County School Board. [10] [11] The show is performed to celebrate Cuban culture and history, as many of the students in the school are from Cuba. [12]

Honors

Milam was the "Do The Right Thing" winner, for having the most finalists in the program for all of the Dade Middle Schools, in the 2004–2005 school year. In the years since, Milam students have consistently placed in the top ten winners. [13] [14]

The 2012 SECME National Mousetrap Competition first-place trophy 2012 SECME National Mousetrap Competition 2nd place trophy.JPG
The 2012 SECME National Mousetrap Competition first-place trophy

During the 2004–2005 school year, Milam's principal, Dr. Robert G. Valenzuela, was a finalist for Principal of the Year. [15]

Milam was the district winner for the middle school division of SECME in Miami-Dade County during the 2004–2005 school year. The 2004-2005 Milam Mousetrap team won SECME nationals in North Carolina. The 2010-2011 Milam Mousetrap team was the district winner for the middle and high school division of SECME in regionals, and placed second in nationals. [16] The 2011-2012 Milam Mousetrap team was the district winner for the middle and high school division of SECME in Florida regionals, and placed second in nationals. [17]

In April 2013, the school's Chess Club participated in the largest chess tournament in history, located in Nashville, Tennessee, taking home the seventh-place trophy in the K-9 Unrated Section. [18]

In January 2014, Principal Hernandez was chosen as one of the six best principals in Florida, according to an analysis released by Florida State University and Florida TaxWatch. [19] The analysis recognized the principals from at-risk schools which displayed major learning gains in reading and math. [20]

Awards and nominations for Milam
School yearCompetition/awardCategoryResultRecipient(s)
2004-2005Principal of the Year—FinalistDr. Robert Valenzuela
Miami-Dade District SECME MousetrapMiddle school division1stMousetrap team, Andres Vega
National SECME MousetrapMiddle school division1stMousetrap team, Andres Vega
2010-2011Miami-Dade District SECME MousetrapMiddle school division1stMousetrap team, Andres Vega
National SECME MousetrapMiddle school division2ndMousetrap team, Andres Vega
2011-2012Miami-Dade District SECME MousetrapMiddle school division1stMousetrap team, Andres Vega
National SECME MousetrapMiddle school division2ndMousetrap team, Andres Vega
2012-2013SuperNationals V Chess TournamentK-9 Unrated7th placeChess team
Miami-Dade District SECME MousetrapMiddle school division1stMousetrap team, Andres Vega
National SECME MousetrapMiddle school division2ndMousetrap team, Andres Vega
2013-14Elite Principals Award—Top 6Mrs. Anna Hernandez
2015-16Miami-Dade District SECME FPL GeneratorElementary school division1stFPL Generator team, Andres Vega
2016-17Miami Dade District Mousetrap CarMiddle school division1stMousetrap Team, Andres Vega
2016-17National SECME Mousetrap CarMiddle school division3rdMousetrap Team, Andres Vega

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