Air Base K-8 Center for International Education

12829 Southwest 272nd Street

School District

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:16
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on April 28, 2024

This school only cares about being the best on paper. They don’t care about the kids overall health and wellbeing. The amount of stress and pressure on these kids is ridiculous. If you enjoy having family time, vacation, or holidays.. forget about. This school will drain you out. I understand kids get homework but the loads they get is just ridiculous. They don’t care about family time or after school activities. The principal was trying to discourage after school activities but parents fought for it. If you or your child enjoy on having an extra 3 hr of homework each day including weekends, winter break, spring break, and summer breaks; this is the school for you. Not to mention the mandatory projects for ALL grade levels. If your family don’t enjoy family time or don’t care about after school activities like sports, this is the school for you. If don’t care that middle school kids roam free unsupervised and are able to bully 2nd or 3rd graders durning recess or p.e well your kids will fit right in. Go and apply to this school. I have see chats of all the parents complaining on how extreme and ridiculous what the school put on these kids. Good luck and wish all the best.
Submitted by parent on October 05, 2023

My children have attended Air Base for 3 years now. The staff has always been friendly and the administration is accessible. I honestly have been blessed to have great teachers!!! Whenever I had an issue or concern I felt heard and supported by the administration. I've met some amazing like-minded parents. The kids for the most part are friendly and always willing to help eachother. My children love it at Airbase and so far have made some great friends.
Submitted by student on May 12, 2023

The teachers are horrible, and incredibly irresponsible. Most of the times I have to explain something to others so they understand. People are not punished for swearing, and bullying goes completely unaddressed. I expected much more when we moved to Florida.
Submitted by parent on October 25, 2022

Great school! I would most definitely recommend this school to anyone looking to be challenged academically.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2021

As a Magnet only school (the school does not serve as a homeschool to any community), its focus is on high achievement. Classes are small. Parents are very involved. Communication between school and parents is superv.
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2021

" I understand that all schools are under an abundance of stress due to covid-19 protocols and opening of school year. Airbase K-8 is no doubt a wonderful school academically, and I commend all involved in its accomplishments. Unfortunately, the way I was spoken to as a stakeholder today in the main office did not reflect the reputation of the school.
Submitted by parent on December 13, 2018

7 out of 10. I feel like the school is very good at motivating parents to be involved.
Submitted by parent on June 07, 2018

I give this school an A+ in all aspects. This was our first year and we were very impressed since day one. The teachers are great, always available for any questions or concerns. We used Class Dojo throughout the year to share important information and even pictures. Mr. C is wonderful! He always makes you feel like part of a family. The administration ladies are awesome as well. This school had so many cool events this year, and so many parents showed up to every single one! You can really tell this is a community of parents, teachers, administrators, nurses, and support staff who are all very invested in making yours and your child's experience the best. I seriously cannot think of a single negative thing to say about Airbase. Highly recommend it.
Submitted by parent on January 10, 2018

Thank you Airbase for providing the residents of Homestead an excellent school for our children. This school is ideal for students with parents committed to education excellence. Yes, your child will receive lots of homework, projects and there are plenty of events and activities to attend. It is refreshing to attend a school encompassed with dedicated parents who volunteer, participate and are involved. Airbase expects nothing less and the administration communicates this to parents during orientation. I will say any school in South Florida will be a bit of culture shock for someone attending from out-of -state. The grammar of some of the Spanish speaking teachers needs improvement, the office staff is a little relaxed, parents are constantly in the building (safety hazard) etc. however, it is a part of the school’s culture. You will eventually come to see that the school is small and has a family atmosphere and the concept of “it takes a village” is truly at work. Airbase truly focuses on education and challenges your children to ensure they are prepared for the future.
Submitted by parent on October 10, 2017

This is an excellent school with wonderful teachers. One of the best principle I have ever experienced in all of my life. School is very hands on. My two daughters attend currently. Pre-k is not great at all I haven't seen any improvement but upper academy is very good. Highly recommend for Kindergarten and up.
Submitted by parent on July 30, 2017

Excellent school. The director and the teachers work together to prepare our kids very strong.
Submitted by parent on October 21, 2016

Airbase is the most amazing school I have EVER been apart of! If you want your child to have the best education surrounded by the most inspiring and caring educators there is.. APPLY! When you have a GREAT administration.. you have GREAT KIDS! I have yet to meet a teacher at Airbase that doesn't go above and beyond expectations of their job. EVERYDAY when walking through the halls of airbase you will be greeted by the principal and assistant principals. They know most by name and not because of bad behavior. Airbase is very focused on the POSITIVES!! They have a STRICT "0" tolerance for bullying and when a problem between two children arises they are quick to put a stop to it. At Airbase, we are a "family", and I am so PROUD of our school and all of the children in it for their hard work and outstanding achievements!
Submitted by parent on October 12, 2016

This school is not what everyone said it would be. My kids are straight A students they were at their last school too. This is our first year here, my kids went to Keys gate last year nothing is really different Students and TEAHERS swear, bullying is acceptable, I think it's part of the culture of Miami or something. Homework is ridiculous!!! My kids get don't PE. Spanish class is a joke, all levels of Spanish are in the class there is no division students just copy of each other...my children don't speak an ounce of Spanish, have never been exposed and are given whole Spanish sentences with grammar...they are doing the same thing as Spanish speakers. But worse of all they have a TON of homework each night...and I do mean each night. If it's a holiday, expect homework... a day off expect homework.... vacation days, expect homework. At this point I feel I'm teaching my own children we get 5 to 7 items to do each night plus projects each week. This year I had to drop extracurricular activities for my kids....at this point all we do is live for school. The amount of work is EXCESSIVE...THERE IS NO BALANCE!!!
Submitted by parent on July 26, 2016

This is the best school in Homestead!! Absolutely no competition! My child transferred from a charter school with "excellence grades" yet immediately upon school starting, testing results showed reading deficiency, I was shock! Nonetheless, the strong dedication provided by the teacher and all other resources, my child succeeded and as a parent I see a major difference! Again Airbase is our Top A school in our community! Blessed to have been given the opportunity for my child!
Submitted by parent on May 03, 2016

This is the top public school in Homestead. It's very hard to get into. But it is worth the wait.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2016

My daughter is attending AirBase Ms. Monge PreK class. I must say this is one of the greatest experiences we've had in this country. The PreK class has 20 kids, all kind of ethnicity and origins. The program is amazing, every day my child comes with new thinks she learned (things I don't even knew) about science, literature, patriotism... She enjoys going to school every single day (she doesn't look back to me when doors open). Both Ms. Monge and Ms. Summers are extremely good and caring teachers. They don't only teach the kids, they educate them. My family and I are very proud and thankful for the opportunity of being part of the Air Base family. Thanks to all!
Submitted by other on December 09, 2015

I've been a part of the AirBase family since 2004. the school offers an intense program and they prepare the kids for middle school very effectively. The school is now a full k-8 as of this year. It is going through many change.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2015

This is the beginning of my child's second year at Air Base. I was very impressed with my child's preschool experience! Not only was the curriculum excellent, I was impressed with the social skills and support my child received both by the teacher and her assistant. I also found the participation in the Rodeo Parade a great opportunity for my child. Finally, the end of the year activities were wonderful! I was so grateful that my child was accepted for kindergarten. The orientation was helpful and informative, and it meant a great deal to my child to meet the teacher, prior to beginning school. Although the school year has just begun, all is going well! I am very pleased with the care and concern her teacher has shown as well as the willingness and promptness to respond to my questions. I would highly recommend this school as it stresses not only curriculum but also family involvement both at the school as well as in the community.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2015

My children have attended this school for 2 years, this will be their 3rd year. I am completely disappointed in the curriculum they have. I teach for one of the local charter schools and I do have to say that with all the praise that goes on for this school I am completely disappointed. The curriculum is exactly the same, the requirements the same. The comment made by the "community member" on June 1 is completely misleading.... A magnet school has the same governance structure as any other public school or charter school in the Homestead area to include the same enrollment requirements to be financially viable. It follows the same laws and regulations, and its teachers, administrators and other staff are required to have state certification. Just like the school ratings, and community recommendations this school is completely misleading for new military arrivals...everyone falls over themselves trying to get tier kids in just to be disappointed.
Submitted by parent on August 30, 2015

Giving the unaddressed bullying going on with my daughter. I am completely disappointed in this school and the way they manage things.