Serving 32 students in grades 9-12, Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% 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 9-12
Total Students
32 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
9%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach)?
32 students attend Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach)?
Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) offer ?
Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) part of?
Mater Academy High School (Miami Beach) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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