Serving 1,521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mater Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mater Academy's student population of 1,521 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,521 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Mater Academy Elementary - Where students are college bound!
School Rankings
Mater Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Academy is 0.04, 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
#840 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Academy's ranking?
Mater Academy is ranked #840 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Academy?
1,521 students attend Mater Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mater Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mater Academy?
Mater Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Academy offer ?
Mater Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Academy part of?
Mater Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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