Redland Elementary School

Homestead, FL 33031

Phone: (305) 247-8141
Fax: (305) 242-4698
District: Dade

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GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 922 students

Redland Elementary School, a public school located in Homestead, FL, serves grades PK-5 in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Redland Elementary School is a public school located in Homestead, FL. 922 students attend Redland Elementary School.

School Ratings

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Test Scores 4/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth 4/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.

Posted: October 13, 2025

Let’s update these reviews I honestly don’t understand why there aren’t more options to leave feedback. The staff is terrible, the disorganization is terrible, and the school overall is terrible. I personally know several parents with complaints, even from my child’s own classroom.

I don’t want to make comparisons, but we came from another public school in a different county, and that one was a 1000/10. The staff here is rude, and the only person I don’t have complaints about so far is the principal, although she doesn’t seem to get involved.

I did some research online and on social media, and seriously don’t be fooled by what they post on Instagram.

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Posted: May 29, 2025

This was our first year at Redland Elementary and it has been an amazing experience. So grateful to have found such a gem. My daughter loves going to school! The teachers are just so passionate about their curriculum and making sure the kids don’t fall behind. The principal and assistant principal are always around working and willing and able
To speak with you. The office admin is absolutely wonderful. Every morning the security and admin are standing by greeting each and everyone of the kiddos and it’s such a personable experience. Looking forward to many more amazing years here for my kids.

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Posted: August 28, 2022

I am a Redland Elementary parent. Please note that all of the negative reviews are from 2017 and before. Since 2017, Redland Elementary has had new leadership, which is reflected in the more recent reviews, which are glowing.

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Posted: May 11, 2022

This school is under rated. I have lived in Homestead all my life. I have been to all the Elementary schools in the area to do Career days so I get to see how the schools are, the teachers , the staff, the kids etc. The things I like about Redland Elementary is the Location, the Office staff , Security and the Teachers. Location : not near any busy streets or town traffic. Office staff : always helpful . Security : Ms Z is always there in the morning greeting the kids and watching each and every one of them as there dropped off making sure they enter the school. She pretty much knows all the kids by their names which is pretty cool. The Principle Mr. Montes is very involved with the school in all aspects. My child attends this school because I didn't want her to go to the school that was in my home area. Im happy Redland had room for her. My Childs teacher Ms Valdes has been great ! My daughters learning has been awesome . And its nice to have a teacher you can reach out to anytime ! I know a lot of parents are all ways trying to get their kids into AirBase Elem. But with all Ratings set a side I think Redland is just as good!!!

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Posted: March 15, 2021

Excellent school! The principal actually shows great leadership and the teachers are very compassionate and understanding.

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Posted: June 23, 2020

My child has learned so much more after transferring to this school. His reading skills have improved drastically and his teacher really cares about her students. I love the school very happy about it.

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Posted: June 23, 2020

My child loves the school there the staff and principal focuses on the kids and that’s amazing. The school is amazing. I recommend it

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I would rate the school as amazing my child loves it at RedLand and the teaches are great with the students. Definitely a great environment for my child overall

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Posted: May 24, 2019

Posted: May 24, 2019

My son's teachers would communicate every nine weeks on my son's learning progress.

Posted: May 24, 2019

I felt I could talk to my son's principal if I needed something. I always saw him in the mornings greeting kids and parents.

Posted: May 24, 2019

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My son attended school here since Kindergarden. The teachers that my son had were helpful and communicated with me when my son needed something. My overall impression of the school was very good.

Posted: August 21, 2017

Don't take your children here. No compassion, no friendly learning environment. The principle and staff are awful.

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Posted: October 8, 2015

My son was being tested for learning disability. Because he was a straight F student. All his fcat test he would pass with high scores. However the teachers didn't like me because I had a lot of complaints, one of my complaints was about one specific teacher would miss to many days of schools due to she had a new born baby. I was ganged up on by several teachers. To make a long story short one of the teachers gave the eip faults information about my child. She wrnt behind my back and slandered my sons image. Know im fighting to have her malicious lies removed from his file. The principle of the school knows that his teacher clearly was being dishonest and does nothing to help take this teachers damaging comments out of my sons records. My son has been attending this school for seven years. Never have I received a complaint regarding his behavior and all his report cards under conduct have been A's. It clearly a attack on me. If a teacher doesn't like you at this school your children will pay deep consequences. be warned

Posted: October 8, 2015

Dear parents please be informed,my two children went to this school kindergarten through fifth grade if a had the resources I would of changed schools. This is not a good school, most of the teachers are unprofessional. I have a list of complaints that its just to long to list. The politics at this school favors the teachers. The principle never listens to a parent's complaints doesn't take anything in consideration, also gives the trachers the benefit of doubt even when facts are presented to him. Please review this schools test scores and notice how the grades have drastically dropped on the past three years. My advice to any parent take your child to a different school he or she will be better off.. no child should experience the discrimination that my child went through. Save yourself the headaches.

Posted: December 16, 2014

Redland Elementary has positives & negatives like any other school. My child truly enjoys going here & that's one of the reasons I gave 3 stars. To address the office staff, I'd have to say they have never been snotty or rude to me BUT I've witnessed such behavior of the staff towards other parents and other office coworkers. There is a definite lack of communication between parents & teachers. Also the teacher to student ratio is unbalanced...too many students for any one teacher. The pickup line allows one for much entertainment. Just today cars were beeping at one another to move up. I've witnessed fender benders along with the occasional cussing & middle finger throwing shenanigans. Truly classy.

Posted: November 22, 2014

Im greatful for the teachers at Redland that put their time and effort into teaching.

Posted: June 17, 2014

Safety? Safety is not leaving the gate open that is directly connected to the disruptive Middle School next door. You can also forget about getting the attention of the office staff. They will let you stand there for an eternity and pretend they don't see you. Stand by and listen how they speak to the children, it's degrading. The administration hears everything that goes on and never does a thing about it. Who's running this school anyway???!!!! The only reason I gave parent involve a 2 is because they don't want you around unless your sending $$$ for a donation.

Posted: January 14, 2014

Love the school and the reason I chose this school for my son to attend was that I found out that the staff members also have children that attend and I figured that the school must be good. By the way I have no problems volunteering for fieldtrips and field day. I just went to the office to sign up as a chaperone. The school is locked for the safety of the children, that is what I heard. I asked, it's amazing what you learn when you ask.

Posted: May 30, 2012

The office staff is snotty, rude and does not know what they are doing. The disorganization among the office staff is apparent. Theis is important because they are the first, and sometimes only face of the school you will see. Some of the teachers could really care less about the kids or their safety and education. Better off virtual schooling!!! Or at least find another option. The new principal tries, but it isn't enough when your staff doesn't care!!!!

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# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 No neighborhood name Neighborhood/Subdivision Homestead FL 6.5 mi
2 Doral Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Doral FL 19.9 mi
3 Weston Neighborhood/Subdivision Weston FL 38.4 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
Base Distance
Homestead Air Base 4.9 mi.
US Southern Command 19.7 mi.
Miami Coast Guard 24.9 mi.
Coast Guard Opa Locka 27.7 mi.
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