Students are challenged academically in a supportive, personalized environment that prepares them for the expectations of high school while continuing to nurture confidence, character, and social-emotional development. Families searching for a private middle school in Miami will find a program designed to balance rigor, guidance, and opportunities to lead.
Quick Snapshot of Our Private Middle School
What families value most about our 6th–8th grade program
- Grades served: 6th–8th
- Core curriculum platform: Savvas Realize, an interactive academic system that uses digital textbooks, videos, assessments, and real-time data so teachers can personalize instruction and track student progress
- Strong emphasis on critical thinking, problem solving, and independence
- Personalized instruction supported by continuous monitoring and differentiation
- Each student receives their own Chromebook to strengthen digital literacy
- Opportunities for leadership, academic challenge, travel experiences, and targeted support
In this stage, students begin developing the habits and responsibility they will need for high school.
What Students Learn & How They Grow
Middle School students work within a curriculum that increases in rigor each year while remaining supportive and structured.
Through interactive resources, multimedia tools, and ongoing assessments, teachers adapt instruction to help students strengthen understanding, close gaps, or move ahead when ready.
Beyond academics, students grow in independence, organization, accountability, and confidence.
English Language Arts
Students become stronger readers, writers, speakers, and analytical thinkers.
They work with increasingly complex literary and informational texts while developing:
- close reading and comprehension strategies
- argumentative, informational, and narrative writing
- evidence-based responses
- grammar and language conventions
- discussion, collaboration, and presentation skills
Math
Instruction covers key middle school standards, including ratios, equations, geometry, statistics, and functions.
Students are expected to explain reasoning, apply problem-solving strategies, and think more abstractly.
Science
Students explore life, physical, and earth sciences through investigations and experiments.
They analyze data, construct explanations, engage in scientific argumentation, and connect concepts to real-world phenomena.
Social Studies
Students build historical thinking, civic understanding, and global awareness.
They work with primary and secondary sources, conduct research, participate in debates, and connect historical events to modern issues.
Academic Growth Is Supported with Targeted ProgramsAs learning expectations rise in middle school, additional programs help ensure students are either challenged further or receive reinforcement when necessary.
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Field Trips & Overnight Academic TravelStudents participate in quarterly field trips to connect lessons to real environments. They also travel to destinations such as Washington, DC, New York, or Boston, where guided tours turn history and civics into direct experiences. These trips build maturity, independence, and perspective. Student Life, Specials & CommunityEven as academics grow more demanding, creativity, wellbeing, and connection remain essential. Students participate in:
Student Leadership & ServiceStudent Council allows representatives to collaborate with faculty, share ideas, plan events, and help build a positive school culture. Students are also required to complete 20 community service hours, fostering responsibility, empathy, and leadership. |
Admissions Process
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Tour KPA
Visit our campus and meet our admissions team.
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Student Assessment
Observation, test, and or interview based on grade level.
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Parent Interview
A short conversation to ensure the right fit.
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Submit Materials
Send required academic documents and recommendations.
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Decision
Receive an update within 7 business days.
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Complete Registration
Finalize enrollment and prepare for your child’s first day.
What Makes Our Middle School Experience Different
At Key Point Academy, students:
- connect learning to the real world
- participate in projects and leadership opportunities
- engage in hands-on, student-led activities
- grow in independence and accountability
- prepare for the academic and personal demands of high school
Small class environments allow teachers to personalize instruction and support each learner’s profile.
Supporting Families & Building Trust
Parents of middle school students often ask: Will my child be ready for high school? Will they gain independence but still be supported? The answer is yes. We address this by:
- guiding students in organization and time management
- emphasizing problem-solving and critical thinking
- maintaining small classes
- ensuring educators know students personally
- providing mentorship alongside instruction
Teachers challenge students while continuing to guide, support, and celebrate their growth.
About Key Point Academy
Key Point Academy is a private school in Downtown Miami serving students from Middle School through Upper School. The institution empowers learners to achieve academic and personal goals in a safe and positive environment.
If you are exploring a private middle school in Miami for your child, we invite you to connect with our admissions team.
Let’s discuss how we can help your student grow into a confident, capable, and independent learner ready for high school and beyond.
Meet Mrs. Claudiane Moraes, Guiding Our School with Purpose and Care
At Key Point Academy, leadership begins with care. Mrs. Claudiane Moraes, our Founding Principal, leads our school with experience, warmth, and a deep commitment to every student’s growth.
With over 16 years as a school principal and more than a decade guiding our community, she brings clarity, consistency, and vision to the entire school. Her background in school management, accreditation, and curriculum development ensures a strong and forward-thinking academic foundation.
Mrs. Moraes works closely with students, families, and faculty to build a culture of trust, respect, and high expectations, where every child is known, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
"Welcome to Key Point Academy! It is with great excitement and pride that I introduce you to our vibrant learning community."
We're Opening a Brand-New Campus on Biscayne Blvd for the 2026–2027 School Year. Come visit us!
Choosing a Middle School is an important decision. We invite families considering private Middle Schools schools in Miami, Florida, to visit Key Point Academy and learn more about our program.
Schedule a private tour or speak with our admissions team to explore how Key Point Academy supports students in their transition to higher education and beyond.