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Mater Preparatory Academy vs. Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mater Preparatory Academy
601 Nw 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School
314 Nw 12th St
Miami, FL 33136
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Mater Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Preparatory 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
205 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mater Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mater Preparatory Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
13 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mater Preparatory Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mater Preparatory Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3248 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3435 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mater Preparatory Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
21-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Preparatory Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mater Preparatory Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
8
Kindergarten Students
54
33
Grade 1 Students
67
28
Grade 2 Students
66
25
Grade 3 Students
69
42
Grade 4 Students
51
41
Grade 5 Students
50
28

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mater Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mater Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mater Preparatory Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.04
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mater Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mater Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mater Preparatory Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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