Mater Academy East Charter School

Summary:

Mater Academy East Charter School is an elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 566 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mater Academy East consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, with 91% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 56% and 55% for the district and state, respectively. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate is also significantly higher at 63%, compared to 53% for both the district and state. Mater Academy East has maintained a high ranking among Florida elementary schools, reaching as high as 45th out of 2,118 schools in the 2017-2018 school year.

Mater Academy East has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 94% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Downtown Miami Charter School, Lincoln-Marti Charter School Little Havana Campus, and Riverside Elementary School, which have more diverse racial/ethnic makeups. Additionally, Mater Academy East has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.43% to 90.15% over the past three school years, indicating a higher concentration of students from low-income families. Despite these challenges, the school is able to maintain high academic performance, which is a testament to the effectiveness of its educational programs and resources.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

450 SW 4th St
Miami, FL 33130

(305) 324-4667

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
175^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,317

Student/teacher ratio: 22.0

Number of students: 550

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.2%

White:

2.2%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Academy East Charter School ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 29^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.13. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.2%), White (2.2%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy East Charter School is 22. 264 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mater Academy East Charter School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy East Charter School is $10,317. 244 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy East Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mater Academy East Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	64.32	110^th	199	44.7%
2005	75.01	65^th	202	67.8%
2006	83.09	246^th	1688	85.4%
2007	73.33	455^th	1786	74.5%
2008	85.77	191^st	1789	89.3%
2009	77.70	360^th	1847	80.5%
2010	87.72	156^th	1919	91.9%
2011	86.68	184^th	1985	90.7%
2012	83.65	272^nd	1984	86.3%
2013	92.52	97^th	2029	95.2%
2014	90.87	131^st	2064	93.7%
2016	95.68	42^nd	2087	98.0%
2017	93.72	61^st	2112	97.1%
2018	94.66	45^th	2118	97.9%
2019	90.24	148^th	2182	93.2%
2021	49.63	1087^th	2247	51.6%
2022	82.67	352^nd	2219	84.1%
2023	90.27	164^th	2240	92.7%
2024	90.13	175^th	2256	92.2%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, September 16, 2018

My son was in a Montessori setting from 13 months old through PK-4. He started Kindergarten this year at Marter Academy East and I was worried how he would transition. Happy to say, it was very easy and he LOVES Mater Academy East. Every night, he's ready to do his homework, online and reading lesson and looks forward to school every day. All smiles and it makes this mom so happy and proud!!! Best decision I made was putting him in this school and thankful we were accepted after going into lottery! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Mater Academy East Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	2	3	0	263	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	2	3	0	263	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	4	4	0	376	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2005	6	4	0	403	0	n/a	n/a	0	413
2006	4	2	0	299	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2007	4	2	0	261	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2008	8	9	0	318	0	n/a	n/a	1	336
2009	2	10	0	418	0	n/a	n/a	2	432
2010	14	9	2	518	0	n/a	n/a	1	544
2011	10	7	2	525	0	0	1	0	545
2012	8	11	3	522	0	0	1	0	545
2013	13	11	4	597	0	0	1	0	626
2014	10	18	3	603	0	0	1	0	635
2015	8	9	3	613	0	0	1	0	634
2016	8	5	2	588	0	0	0	0	603
2017	6	3	2	550	2	0	0	0	563
2018	6	3	1	492	0	0	0	0	502
2019	6	3	1	475	0	0	2	0	487
2020	4	2	3	490	0	0	3	0	502
2021	12	4	4	535	0	0	2	0	557
2022	11	6	4	444	0	0	2	0	467
2023	16	7	4	537	0	0	2	0	566
2024	12	7	2	529	0	0	0	0	550

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mater Academy East Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	268	0.0	n/a	98.5
2003	268	0.0	n/a	98.5
2004	384	17.0	22.6	96.6
2005	413	20.0	20.7	91
2006	305	16.0	19.1	89.8
2007	267	n/a	n/a	87.6
2008	336	20.0	16.8	86.6
2009	432	22.1	19.6	87.9
2010	544	30.0	18.1	87.3
2011	545	32.0	17.0	85.5
2012	545	29.0	18.7	77.8
2013	626	33.0	18.9	84.5
2014	635	n/a	n/a	85.4
2015	634	31.0	20.4	82.6
2016	603	24.0	25.1	91.7
2017	563	24.0	23.4	93.1
2018	502	n/a	n/a	87.6
2019	487	25.0	19.4	85
2020	502	30.0	16.7	19.9
2021	557	29.0	19.2	80.4
2022	467	26.0	17.9	90.1
2023	566	26.0	21.7	85.9
2024	550	25.0	22.0	81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mater Academy East Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	268	0.0	n/a	98.5
2003	268	0.0	n/a	98.5
2004	384	17.0	22.6	96.6
2005	413	20.0	20.7	91
2006	305	16.0	19.1	89.8
2007	267	n/a	n/a	87.6
2008	336	20.0	16.8	86.6
2009	432	22.1	19.6	87.9
2010	544	30.0	18.1	87.3
2011	545	32.0	17.0	85.5
2012	545	29.0	18.7	77.8
2013	626	33.0	18.9	84.5
2014	635	n/a	n/a	85.4
2015	634	31.0	20.4	82.6
2016	603	24.0	25.1	91.7
2017	563	24.0	23.4	93.1
2018	502	n/a	n/a	87.6
2019	487	25.0	19.4	85
2020	502	30.0	16.7	19.9
2021	557	29.0	19.2	80.4
2022	467	26.0	17.9	90.1
2023	566	26.0	21.7	85.9
2024	550	25.0	22.0	81.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater Academy East Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$595 (6.6%)	$8,387 (93.4%)	$8,982
2019	$701 (7.4%)	$8,749 (92.6%)	$9,451
2020	$554 (5.5%)	$9,593 (94.5%)	$10,148
2021	$1,480 (15.0%)	$8,402 (85.0%)	$9,883
2022	$1,083 (9.9%)	$9,883 (90.1%)	$10,966
2023	$1,253 (12.1%)	$9,064 (87.9%)	$10,317

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater Academy East Charter School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 148^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 164^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy East Charter School)	85	60	25%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy East Charter School)	92	71	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy East Charter School)	79	87	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy East Charter School)	86	87	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy East Charter School)	77	74	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy East Charter School)	87	72	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Mater Academy East Charter School)	65	65
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	487	566	16.2%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	475	537	13.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	16	166.7%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	85%	85.9%	0.9%

Schools Near Mater Academy East Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mater Academy East Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	450 SW 4th St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 324-4667	550	25	22.0	81.6%	12 (2.2%)	7 (1.3%)	529 (96.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.1	175^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.3	164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.7%	11	74.0	66.0	91.0				90.0	90.0	91.0				63.0						$10,317	$1,253	$9,064
Ada Merritt K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	660 SW 3rd St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 326-0791	770	46	16.7	22.7%	185 (24.0%)	7 (0.9%)	561 (72.9%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	94.2	68^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.0%		94	66^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.1%	2	85.0	81.0	79.0	83.0	86.0	81.0	94.0	80.0	95.0	89.0	94.0	60.0	81.0	73.0	92.0	100.0		95.0	$11,941	$1,738	$10,203
Downtown Miami Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	305 NW 3rd Ave	Miami	33128	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 579-2112	423	22	19.2	89.6%	19 (4.5%)	199 (47.0%)	196 (46.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	23.7	1809^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.8%		44	1229^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.1%	580	33.0	39.0	37.0				42.0	48.0	49.0				35.0						$11,362	$594	$10,768
Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	970-984 W Flagler St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 325-1001	631	39	16.1	48.5%	133 (21.1%)	4 (0.6%)	494 (78.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.5	1030^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.3%		61.3	807^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.0%	223	43.0	51.0	49.0	41.0	31.0	57.0	68.0	71.0	74.0	64.0	66.0	92.0	46.0	48.0	100.0			71.0	$10,579	$705	$9,874
Mater Academy Kiwanis	Public, Charter	K-7	998 SW 1st Street	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 317-1901	197	15	13.1	87.8%	8 (4.1%)	4 (2.0%)	184 (93.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.5	560^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.2%					(n/a)	59.0	60.0	56.0				81.0	80.0	72.0				56.0						$21,991	$6,186	$15,805
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1190 SW 2nd St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 547-1520	850	55	15.4	53.8%	9 (1.1%)	22 (2.6%)	817 (96.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7.7	2195^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%		9.1	2152^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.9%	43	18.0	22.0	25.0				27.0	34.0	35.0				29.0						$9,785	$1,748	$8,038
Southside Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	45 SW 13th St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 371-3311	937	51	18.3	38.1%	151 (16.1%)	28 (3.0%)	729 (77.8%)	20 (2.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	71.9	594^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.7%		60.8	819^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.4%	225	65.0	61.0	66.0	46.0	40.0	56.0	79.0	69.0	71.0	69.0	46.0	58.0	64.0	26.0	41.0		83.0	33.0	$10,650	$1,511	$9,139
Alpha Charter Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	1217 SW Fourth St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 624-3717	270	19	14.2	1.1%	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	265 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15.3	2027^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.2%		18.8	1941^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.3%	86	37.0	38.0	24.0				33.0	42.0	39.0				24.0						$11,269	$1,272	$9,998
Mater Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	601 NW 12th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 648-4580	357	20	17.8	95.0%	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	349 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34.2	1512^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.0%		15.2	2021^st of 2240 public elementary schools	9.8%	509	32.0	43.0	48.0				46.0	43.0	75.0				44.0						$9,659	$1,914	$7,745
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 NW 12th St	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 371-4687	205	13	15.7	70.2%	4 (2.0%)	114 (55.6%)	86 (42.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.6	890^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%		19.1	1929^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.9%	1039	61.0	26.0	62.0				91.0	47.0	65.0				65.0						$18,683	$5,390	$13,292

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy East Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Mater Academy East Charter School?

Students at Mater Academy East Charter School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American.

Is Mater Academy East Charter School a good school?

Yes. Mater Academy East Charter School ranks in the top 7.8% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Mater Academy East Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 550 students attended Mater Academy East Charter School.

What district is Mater Academy East Charter School in?

Miami-Dade

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