Mater Academy
Tel:
(305)698-9900
- Mater Academy serves 1,108 students in grades Prekindergarten-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.
- 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
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Mater Academy's student population of 1,108 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 63% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,108 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mater Academy's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mater Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #300 out of 3,601 schools (Top 10%) | |
| 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 | 98% | 32% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mater Academy is Mater Academy Charter High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ben Sheppard Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hialeah Mater Academy Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1747 students
0.4 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)828-1886 0.4 9-12 1747 - Hialeah Ben Sheppard Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 975 students
1.0 miles
5700 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)556-2204 1.0 PK-5 975 - Hialeah Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy Grades: 6-12 | 771 students
1.0 miles
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305)557-5931 1.0 6-12 771 - Hialeah Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 943 students
1.2 miles
6020 W 16th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)822-0301 1.2 PK-8 943 - Hialeah Palm Springs Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1061 students
1.3 miles
1025 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)821-2460 1.3 6-8 1061
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