Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

Summary:

Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, with a student population of 348. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top in the state, with exceptional academic achievement, a 100% graduation rate, and a focus on investing in its resources and programs.

Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students demonstrating proficiency rates significantly higher than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in subjects like Algebra 1, US History, and English Language Arts. The school's 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and statewide ranking of 46 out of 807 schools further highlight its academic excellence. While the student population is predominantly Hispanic, the school serves a socioeconomically diverse community, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Barbara Goleman Senior High and Imater Preparatory Academy High School, Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy outperforms many in academic metrics, though some nearby schools have higher enrollment and more diverse student populations. The school's focus on investing in its resources and programs, as evidenced by the increase in spending per student, is a testament to its commitment to providing a high-quality education. However, the school's recent increase in chronic absenteeism is an area that may require attention to maintain its exceptional academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

7901 NW 103rd St
Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016

(305) 828-1886

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,977

Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Number of students: 348

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.1%

African American:

4.3%

White:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks better than 94.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 14^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.99. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.1%), African American (4.3%), White (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is 20.4, which is the 33^rd best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is $8,977. 89 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy 46^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy in the ranking list.)

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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	84.00	68^th	563	87.9%
2008	88.73	40^th	577	93.1%
2009	89.14	43^rd	587	92.7%
2010	85.70	66^th	620	89.4%
2011	91.95	34^th	622	94.5%
2012	84.83	30^th	606	95.0%
2013	93.90	11^th	648	98.3%
2014	90.24	30^th	687	95.6%
2016	69.38	116^th	693	83.3%
2017	75.24	79^th	714	88.9%
2018	74.63	90^th	716	87.4%
2019	70.15	111^th	734	84.9%
2021	68.82	126^th	746	83.1%
2022	76.91	86^th	774	88.9%
2023	70.34	128^th	792	83.8%
2024	85.99	46^th	807	94.3%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	10	1	0	84	n/a	n/a	0	95
2007	7	1	0	131	n/a	n/a	1	140
2008	7	1	0	169	n/a	n/a	1	178
2009	4	1	0	151	n/a	n/a	0	156
2010	3	1	0	167	n/a	n/a	0	171
2011	5	3	1	168	0	0	0	177
2012	6	5	1	176	0	0	0	188
2013	7	8	0	178	0	0	0	193
2014	9	8	1	221	0	0	0	239
2015	9	8	2	314	0	0	0	333
2016	8	9	2	351	0	0	0	370
2017	7	10	3	333	0	0	0	353
2018	3	5	1	332	0	1	0	342
2019	3	6	1	320	0	1	0	331
2020	5	7	1	303	0	1	0	317
2021	2	8	0	298	0	1	0	309
2022	2	10	0	314	0	0	0	326
2023	2	15	0	331	0	0	0	348

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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	95	5.0	19.0	69.5
2007	140	n/a	n/a	69.8
2008	178	4.0	44.5	62.7
2009	156	4.0	39.0	64.1
2010	171	4.0	42.7	75.4
2011	177	4.0	44.2	76.3
2012	188	5.0	37.6	72.3
2013	193	5.0	38.6	72
2014	239	9.0	26.5	74.1
2015	333	14.0	23.7	79
2016	370	12.0	30.8	80.8
2017	353	14.0	25.2	75.9
2018	342	11.0	31.0	78.9
2019	331	13.0	25.4	78.2
2020	317	18.0	17.6	79.8
2021	309	1.0	309.0	83.8
2022	326	n/a	n/a	79.4
2023	348	17.0	20.4	78.2

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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	95	5.0	19.0	69.5
2007	140	n/a	n/a	69.8
2008	178	4.0	44.5	62.7
2009	156	4.0	39.0	64.1
2010	171	4.0	42.7	75.4
2011	177	4.0	44.2	76.3
2012	188	5.0	37.6	72.3
2013	193	5.0	38.6	72
2014	239	9.0	26.5	74.1
2015	333	14.0	23.7	79
2016	370	12.0	30.8	80.8
2017	353	14.0	25.2	75.9
2018	342	11.0	31.0	78.9
2019	331	13.0	25.4	78.2
2020	317	18.0	17.6	79.8
2021	309	1.0	309.0	83.8
2022	326	n/a	n/a	79.4
2023	348	17.0	20.4	78.2

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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$207 (3.0%)	$6,767 (97.0%)	$6,974
2019	$812 (8.3%)	$8,963 (91.7%)	$9,775
2020	$220 (2.8%)	$7,574 (97.2%)	$7,793
2021	$1,054 (12.5%)	$7,379 (87.5%)	$8,432
2022	$834 (11.8%)	$6,213 (88.2%)	$7,047
2023	$643 (7.2%)	$8,335 (92.8%)	$8,977

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 111^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 128^th of 792 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy)	86	75	11%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy)	76	73	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy)	57	53	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy)	87	85	2%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy)	67	73	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy)	59	62	3%
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	331	348	5.1%
African American	6	15	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	320	331	3.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.2%	78.2%	0.1%

Schools Near Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

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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 US History (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 828-1886	348	17	20.4	78.2%	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.3%)	331 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86	46^th of 807 public high schools	94.3%		70.3	128^th of 792 public high schools	83.8%	82				87.0	87.0					85.0	84.0	60.0	85.0		$8,977	$643	$8,335
Mater Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 828-1886	1,657	52	31.8	81.0%	19 (1.1%)	73 (4.4%)	1,560 (94.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	54.7	255^th of 807 public high schools	68.4%		54	247^th of 792 public high schools	68.8%	8				55.0	65.0					63.0	59.0	47.0	65.0		$10,008	$1,872	$8,136
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	5701 W 24th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 557-5931	902	42	21.4	51.3%	36 (4.0%)	38 (4.2%)	813 (90.1%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.7	17^th of 807 public high schools	97.9%		91.3	20^th of 792 public high schools	97.5%	3	90.0	88.0	85.0	95.0	94.0	98.0		99.0	48.0	95.0	95.0	91.0	100.0	93.0	$11,080	$1,417	$9,663
Westland Hialeah Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4000 W 18th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 818-3000	1,098	49	22.4	74.9%	13 (1.2%)	24 (2.2%)	1,059 (96.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	497^th of 807 public high schools	38.4%		29.3	508^th of 792 public high schools	35.9%	11				30.0	37.0					59.0	59.0	58.0	49.0		$10,623	$1,747	$8,877
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2590 W 76th St	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 362-4006	969	0	22.3	84.0%	9 (0.9%)	7 (0.7%)	949 (97.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61.1	203^rd of 807 public high schools	74.8%		59.4	204^th of 792 public high schools	74.2%	1	72.0	71.0	66.0	70.0	64.0	73.0	51.0	66.0	52.0	57.0	43.0	85.0	70.0	76.0	$10,757	$1,157	$9,600
Youth County-Op Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	247	11	22.4	66.4%	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	240 (97.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.1	274^th of 807 public high schools	66.0%		59.4	205^th of 792 public high schools	74.1%	69				44.0	58.0					50.0	62.0	70.0	75.0		$10,028	$604	$9,424
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School	Public	9-12	11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 698-5000	2,756	106	26.0	58.9%	43 (1.6%)	19 (0.7%)	2,683 (97.4%)	9 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	45.6	354^th of 807 public high schools	56.1%		48.5	304^th of 792 public high schools	61.6%	50				51.0	53.0					36.0	45.0	51.0	71.0		$8,816	$1,676	$7,141
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7977 W 12th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 823-1330	1,344	66	20.3	67.9%	27 (2.0%)	282 (21.0%)	1,014 (75.4%)	14 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	22.3	624^th of 807 public high schools	22.7%		27.5	528^th of 792 public high schools	33.3%	96				27.0	32.0					27.0	34.0	44.0	59.0		$13,457	$2,492	$10,965
Barbara Goleman Senior High	Public, Magnet	8-12	14100 NW 89th Ave	Miami Lakes	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 362-0676	2,854	108	26.4	56.0%	75 (2.6%)	384 (13.5%)	2,346 (82.2%)	27 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	21 (0.7%)	70.6	130^th of 807 public high schools	83.9%		61.2	189^th of 792 public high schools	76.1%	59				65.0	67.0					61.0	80.0	70.0	81.0		$9,264	$1,415	$7,849
Imater Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	651 W 20th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 805-5722	982	10	98.2	87.9%	11 (1.1%)	9 (0.9%)	962 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.2	324^th of 807 public high schools	59.9%		48.1	308^th of 792 public high schools	61.1%	16				56.0	60.0					45.0	45.0	41.0	67.0		$8,752	$1,031	$7,721

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

What district is Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?

Students at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy are 95% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Is Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy a good school?

Yes. Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks in the top 5.7% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 348 students attended Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy.

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