Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Mater Gardens Academy Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
4%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Gardens Academy Middle School?
186 students attend Mater Gardens Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mater Gardens Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Gardens Academy Middle School?
Mater Gardens Academy Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mater Gardens Academy Middle School offer ?
Mater Gardens Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mater Gardens Academy Middle School part of?
Mater Gardens Academy Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
View the Mater Gardens Academy Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of Basketball Club
April 23, 2024 (Tuesday)
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