Mast Academy
Tel:
(305) 365-6278
Mast Academy serves 1,479 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 96% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Mast Academy placed in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Mast Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
School Overview
Mast Academy's student population of 1,479 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Awards | |
Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
Total Students | 1,479 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 75 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Mast Academy is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Mast Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #12 out of 3633 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 96% | 55% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 70% | 33% |
Black | 2% | 22% |
White | 26% | 38% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 86% |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 13% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Dade School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Mast Academy is Amikids Miami-dade South (1.4 miles away)
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- Key Biscayne Amikids Miami-dade South Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 61 students
1.4 miles
1820 Arthur Lamb Jr Rd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 363-6160 1.4 6-12 61 - Miami Southside Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 798 students
2.3 miles
45 Sw 13th St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 371-3311 2.3 PK-5 798 - Miami Beach South Pointe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
3.0 miles
1050 4th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 531-5437 3.0 PK-5 586 - Miami Mater Academy East Charter Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 502 students
3.1 miles
450 Sw 4th St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 324-4667 3.1 K-5 502 - Miami New World School Of The Arts Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 496 students
3.1 miles
25 Ne 2nd St
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 237-3135 3.1 9-12 496
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