Mater Academy Kiwanis serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mater Academy Kiwanis's student population of 197 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mater Academy Kiwanis is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mater Academy Kiwanis?
197 students attend Mater Academy Kiwanis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mater Academy Kiwanis students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy Kiwanis?
Mater Academy Kiwanis has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Academy Kiwanis offer ?
Mater Academy Kiwanis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Mater Academy Kiwanis part of?
Mater Academy Kiwanis is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater Academy Kiwanis located?
Mater Academy Kiwanis is located in the Town Square neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Town Square.
School Reviews
Review Mater Academy Kiwanis. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
