Serving 858 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Palms Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mater Palms Academy's student population of 858 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 96% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mater Palms Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Palms Academy is 0.49, 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
#1898 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
22%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Palms Academy's ranking?
Mater Palms Academy is ranked #1898 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Palms Academy often compared to?
Mater Palms Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, Palm Lakes Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Palms Academy?
858 students attend Mater Palms Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mater Palms Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Mater Palms Academy offer ?
Mater Palms Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mater Palms Academy part of?
Mater Palms Academy is part of Osceola School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
May 29, 2024 (Wednesday)
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