Mater Academy
Tel:
(305)698-9900
- Mater Academy serves 1,122 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Mater Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Mater Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mater Academy's student population of 1,122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,122 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Mater Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mater Academy is 0.02, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #823 out of 3650 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 99% | 33% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 Mater Academy is Citrus Health Sipp/crisis (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Citrus Health Sipp/crisis Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 3 students
0.2 miles
4175 W 20th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305)694-4444 0.2 K-12 3 - Hialeah Mater Academy Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,742 student
0.4 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)828-1886 0.4 9-12 1,742 - Hialeah Mater Academy Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,282 student
0.4 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)828-1886 0.4 6-8 1,282 - Hialeah Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 342 students
0.4 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)828-1886 0.4 9-12 342 - Hialeah Mater Virtual Academy Charter Middle/High School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
0.4 miles
17300 Nw 87th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305)512-3917 0.4 6-12 18
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