Mater Academy Charter Middle School

Summary:

Mater Academy Charter Middle School is a public charter school in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, serving 1,174 students in grades 6-8. The school consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages on standardized tests, including a 92% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC compared to 61% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida.

Despite having a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86% to 87%, Mater Academy Charter Middle School maintains strong academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates than nearby public schools, which range from 26% to 40%. The school's higher per-student spending of $10,587, compared to $8,253 to $15,198 for nearby public schools, may be a contributing factor to its success.

While Mater Academy Charter Middle School's academic outcomes are impressive, the school faces the challenge of increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen to 27.9% in the 2022-2023 school year. However, this rate is still lower than the nearby public schools, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing additional benefits to its students. The school's consistent performance and ability to serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged population make it a standout within the Miami-Dade district.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 7901 NW 103rd St
       Hialeah Gardens, FL  33016


(305) 828-1886

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
269th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,587 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.6 Help
Number of students:  1,174

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.1%
African American:
3.8%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mater Academy Charter Middle School ranks better than 77.5% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 17th among 76 ranked middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.1%), African American (3.8%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy Charter Middle School is 26.6. 64 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mater Academy Charter Middle School employs 44 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy Charter Middle School is $10,587, which is the 38th highest among 76 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy Charter Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy Charter Middle School 269th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Mater Academy Charter Middle School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for Mater Academy Charter Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.61 341st 593 42.5%
2005 66.65 196th 602 67.4%
2006 61.44 258th 675 61.8%
2007 66.64 249th 736 66.2%
2008 67.45 246th 740 66.8%
2009 68.07 264th 780 66.2%
2010 73.06 221st 839 73.7%
2011 77.43 187th 891 79.0%
2012 79.85 161st 897 82.1%
2013 74.62 222nd 956 76.8%
2014 77.21 202nd 999 79.8%
2016 65.51 313th 997 68.6%
2017 79.61 198th 1031 80.8%
2018 75.86 228th 1035 78.0%
2019 71.24 290th 1099 73.6%
2021 50.90 540th 1136 52.5%
2022 60.65 414th 1148 63.9%
2023 62.35 408th 1177 65.3%
2024 74.37 269th 1196 77.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mater Academy Charter Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 58 19 1 964 0 n/a n/a 0 1042
2005 68 20 2 1176 0 n/a n/a 0 1266
2006 48 15 1 1092 0 n/a n/a 0 1156
2007 41 10 3 1016 0 n/a n/a 0 1070
2008 45 11 2 1053 0 n/a n/a 1 1112
2009 32 24 3 1089 1 n/a n/a 2 1151
2010 33 33 3 1192 0 n/a n/a 0 1261
2011 31 53 1 1237 0 0 0 0 1322
2012 33 61 1 1370 0 0 0 0 1465
2013 26 60 2 1349 0 0 0 0 1437
2014 22 53 3 1287 0 0 0 0 1365
2015 20 54 4 1283 1 0 1 0 1363
2016 16 47 2 1268 0 0 1 0 1334
2017 16 42 1 1261 0 0 2 0 1322
2018 19 52 0 1210 0 0 1 0 1282
2019 24 70 1 1248 0 0 1 0 1344
2020 17 51 3 1265 0 1 1 0 1338
2021 7 45 2 1193 0 1 0 0 1248
2022 7 51 3 1108 0 1 0 0 1170
2023 10 45 3 1116 0 0 0 0 1174

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 Charter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1042 27.0 38.6 73.9
2005 1266 42.0 30.1 72.9
2006 1156 47.0 24.6 72.4
2007 1070 n/a n/a 74.3
2008 1112 43.0 25.9 72
2009 1151 40.2 28.8 76.4
2010 1261 43.0 29.3 80.3
2011 1322 52.0 25.4 79.6
2012 1465 50.0 29.3 80.1
2013 1437 49.0 29.3 82.2
2014 1365 52.0 26.2 83
2015 1363 52.0 26.2 86.6
2016 1334 56.0 23.8 86.5
2017 1322 50.0 26.4 86.5
2018 1282 48.0 26.7 84.1
2019 1344 48.0 28.0 84.7
2020 1338 52.0 25.7 85
2021 1248 0.0 n/a 87.4
2022 1170 n/a n/a 86.4
2023 1174 44.0 26.6 86

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 Charter Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 1042 27.0 38.6 73.9
2005 1266 42.0 30.1 72.9
2006 1156 47.0 24.6 72.4
2007 1070 n/a n/a 74.3
2008 1112 43.0 25.9 72
2009 1151 40.2 28.8 76.4
2010 1261 43.0 29.3 80.3
2011 1322 52.0 25.4 79.6
2012 1465 50.0 29.3 80.1
2013 1437 49.0 29.3 82.2
2014 1365 52.0 26.2 83
2015 1363 52.0 26.2 86.6
2016 1334 56.0 23.8 86.5
2017 1322 50.0 26.4 86.5
2018 1282 48.0 26.7 84.1
2019 1344 48.0 28.0 84.7
2020 1338 52.0 25.7 85
2021 1248 0.0 n/a 87.4
2022 1170 n/a n/a 86.4
2023 1174 44.0 26.6 86

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 Charter Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $369 (5.2%) $6,772 (94.8%) $7,141
2019 $372 (4.9%) $7,226 (95.1%) $7,597
2020 $558 (6.6%) $7,896 (93.4%) $8,454
2021 $1,219 (15.7%) $6,534 (84.3%) $7,753
2022 $1,037 (14.1%) $6,340 (85.9%) $7,378
2023 $1,947 (18.4%) $8,640 (81.6%) $10,587

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater Academy Charter Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 290th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 408th of 1177 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)6559
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)7063
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)7156
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)7254
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)6755
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)5352
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)2920
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)7566
 9%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)8358
 25%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)8989
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Mater Academy Charter Middle School)10096
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13441174
 12.6%
African American7045
 35.7%
American Indian00
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic12481116
 10.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2410
 58.3%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.7%86%
 1.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,174 students attended Mater Academy Charter Middle School.

Students at Mater Academy Charter Middle School are 95% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Mater Academy Charter Middle School ranks 269th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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