M.A. Milam K-8 Center

Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, usually referred to as M.A. Milam K-8 Center, or Milam, is located at 6020 West 16th Avenue Hialeah, Florida 33012. M.A. Milam serves as an elementary middle school or "K-8 center". 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.Anna M. Hernandez assumed the position of principal at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, succeeding Dr. Robert G. Valenzuela.HistoryIn 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.The school's conversion from an elementary to a K-8 institution was initiated on December 10, 1997. 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.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 gradesMilam has a consistent record of scoring as an "A" or "B" school in the State FCAT grading system. This consistency began in the 2000-01 school year, when the school grade went from a "D" to an "A".TraditionsThe 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.