Serving 803 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Gardens Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Gardens Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mater Gardens Academy's student population of 803 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 91% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Motto
Home of the stingrays!
School Rankings
Mater Gardens Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Gardens Academy is 0.08, 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
#181 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
96%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-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 Gardens Academy's ranking?
Mater Gardens Academy is ranked #181 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Gardens Academy often compared to?
Mater Gardens Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hialeah Gardens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Gardens Academy?
803 students attend Mater Gardens Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mater Gardens Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Mater Gardens Academy offer ?
Mater Gardens Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Gardens Academy part of?
Mater Gardens Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
View the Mater Gardens Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break---11/23-11/27
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
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