Mater Academy East Charter serves 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mater Academy East Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Academy East Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mater Academy East Charter's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mater Academy East Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Mater Academy East Charter is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1457 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
96%
35%
Black
1%
22%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Academy East Charter's ranking?
Mater Academy East Charter is ranked #1457 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Academy East Charter often compared to?
Mater Academy East Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Ada Merritt K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Academy East Charter?
557 students attend Mater Academy East Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mater Academy East Charter students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy East Charter?
Mater Academy East Charter has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mater Academy East Charter offer ?
Mater Academy East Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mater Academy East Charter part of?
Mater Academy East Charter is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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