Serving 1,229 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Grove Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,229 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Grove Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Mater Grove Academy's student population of 1,229 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
Campus Size
10
School Motto
Mater Grove Academy, where every student matters and every moment counts!
School Rankings
Mater Grove Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Grove Academy is 0.12, 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
#597 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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
What is Mater Grove Academy's ranking?
Mater Grove Academy is ranked #597 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Grove Academy often compared to?
Mater Grove Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Coconut Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Grove Academy?
1,229 students attend Mater Grove Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mater Grove Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mater Grove Academy?
Mater Grove Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Grove Academy offer ?
Mater Grove Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Grove Academy part of?
Mater Grove Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater Grove Academy located?
Mater Grove Academy is located in the Coral Way neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Coral Way.
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