Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School is a coeducational charter school for day students in grades 6 through 12, and offers more than twenty-seven AP courses to students. Located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, it ranks #33 in the state, and #331 in the nation.
Serving 863 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Palms Academy ranks in the top 50% 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 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 863 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mater Palms Academy's student population of 863 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 74% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
863 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Mater Palms Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Palms Academy is 0.47, 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
#1567 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
70%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
19%
35%
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
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mater Academy Charter High School Lion
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Palms Academy's ranking?
Mater Palms Academy is ranked #1567 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Palms Academy?
863 students attend Mater Palms Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Mater Palms Academy students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Palms Academy?
Mater Palms Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Palms Academy offer ?
Mater Palms Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Palms Academy part of?
Mater Palms Academy is part of Osceola School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
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