Kingswood Montessori Academy

20130 Sw 304th Street, Homestead, FL, 33030-0330 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Kingswood Montessori Academy was founded in 1968, Kingswood now operates under the direction of Mrs. Calabrese’s son, David, himself a Kingswood alumnus. Mr. Calabrese received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from Florida International University and a Master’s Degree in Administration from Barry University. He completed the Montessori training course with Pan American Montessori Society. Although officially retired, Mrs. Elizabeth Calabrese remains active in the school as a consultant. The teaching staff at Kingswood have all successfully completed their Montessori training from accredited training schools. Elementary teachers hold college degrees, as well. The teaching assistants receive on-the-job training and outside seminars, and receive thorough background screening before employment. All teachers and assistants comply with the ongoing training classes required by the Florida Department of Children and Families. The program includes classes for toddler, preschool, and elementary levels. Kingswood is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for Private School Accreditation and has been awarded the Gold Seal of Excellence by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Kingswood is a member of the Dade Association of Academic Non-Public Schools and the National Council for Montessori Education....

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School Overview:

 
Kingswood Montessori Academy
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) Other Montessori association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
County Miami-Dade County, FL
Student Body
Total Students 121 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(FL) School Avg.
% Students of Color 55% 34%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 65 students
Kind - 11 students
Grade 1 - 10 students
Grade 2 - 10 students
Grade 3 - 9 students
Grade 4 - 6 students
Grade 5 - 5 students
Grade 6 - 2 students
Unspecified Grade Placement - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers n/a
This School
(FL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio n/a * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 170 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • Kingswood Montessori Academy was founded in 1968, Kingswood now operates under the direction of Mrs. Calabrese’s son, David, himself a Kingswood alumnus. Mr. Calabrese received a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Education from Florida International University and a Master’s Degree in Administration from Barry University. He completed the Montessori training course with Pan American Montessori Society. Although officially retired, Mrs. Elizabeth Calabrese remains active in the school as a consultant. The teaching staff at Kingswood have all successfully completed their Montessori training from accredited training schools. Elementary teachers hold college degrees, as well. The teaching assistants receive on-the-job training and outside seminars, and receive thorough background screening before employment. All teachers and assistants comply with the ongoing training classes required by the Florida Department of Children and Families. The program includes classes for toddler, preschool, and elementary levels. Kingswood is accredited by the Association of Independent Schools of Florida (AISF), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Council for Private School Accreditation and has been awarded the Gold Seal of Excellence by the Florida Department of Children and Families. Kingswood is a member of the Dade Association of Academic Non-Public Schools and the National Council for Montessori Education.
  • Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (33030)
School Zip (33030)
(FL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 27,304 people 15,979,631 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 15% 27%
Population Average Age 28 years old 38 years old
Average Household size 3.3 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $28,910 $40,558
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.2 rooms 4.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 33 years old
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Zipcode (33030)


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