Serving 326 students in grades 9-12, Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy's student population of 326 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment 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
#758 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy's ranking?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is ranked #758 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy often compared to?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
The graduation rate of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
326 students attend Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy offer ?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy part of?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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