Imater Academy

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Imater Academy ranks 989 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Imater Academy is a public charter elementary school in Hialeah, Florida, serving 657 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. While the school faces some challenges, it has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and shown strengths in specific grade levels.

Imater Academy stands out for its high percentage of Hispanic students (96.5%), significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 92-99% Hispanic. The school also has a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.6% in 2020-2021 to 28.8% in 2022-2023, notably higher than the 13.8% to 25.2% range of nearby schools. However, Imater Academy has outperformed the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in 4th-grade English Language Arts (69% proficient) and 4th-grade Math (62% proficient) in the 2023-2024 school year.

Imater Academy serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 89.65% to 96.21% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, much higher than the 41.85% to 78.99% range of surrounding schools. This high poverty rate may contribute to the school's higher chronic absenteeism and lower overall test scores. When compared to nearby charter schools, Integrated Science And Asian Culture (ISAAC) Academy consistently outperforms Imater Academy, while Excelsior Prep Charter School of Hialeah struggles with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

600 W 20th St
Hialeah, FL 33010

(305) 884-6320

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,820

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 657

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.5%

African American:

1.7%

White:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Imater Academy ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 142^nd among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.18. (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 (96.5%), African American (1.7%), White (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imater Academy is $8,820. 275 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Imater Academy 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 Imater Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	46.39	1116^th	2087	46.5%
2017	67.96	656^th	2112	68.9%
2018	62.40	764^th	2118	63.9%
2019	62.01	790^th	2182	63.8%
2021	52.21	1042^nd	2247	53.6%
2022	55.01	946^th	2219	57.4%
2023	41.81	1291^st	2240	42.4%
2024	54.18	989^th	2256	56.2%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, June 7, 2021

This school is horrible. So many uncertified teachers. Students not receiving services that they are suppose to receive. The administration team has no idea what is going on as they have little to no observations of their teachers. School looks one way on paper but in reality is a nightmare. All good teachers leave. When a school has bad teacher turn around you know something is wrong. Beware! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Imater Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2014	3	6	0	371	380
2015	4	19	0	541	564
2016	3	17	1	591	612
2017	6	17	1	656	680
2018	6	13	1	642	662
2019	6	11	1	652	670
2020	7	10	2	666	685
2021	9	12	5	669	695
2022	6	12	4	611	633
2023	8	11	4	634	657

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 Imater Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	380	23.0	16.5	93.7
2015	564	28.0	20.1	90.6
2016	612	28.0	21.8	83.5
2017	680	40.0	17.0	92.5
2018	662	n/a	n/a	88.7
2019	670	29.0	23.1	89.4
2020	685	18.0	38.0	83.6
2021	695	0.0	n/a	91.5
2022	633	36.0	17.5	96.2
2023	657	0.0	n/a	89.6

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 Imater Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	380	23.0	16.5	93.7
2015	564	28.0	20.1	90.6
2016	612	28.0	21.8	83.5
2017	680	40.0	17.0	92.5
2018	662	n/a	n/a	88.7
2019	670	29.0	23.1	89.4
2020	685	18.0	38.0	83.6
2021	695	0.0	n/a	91.5
2022	633	36.0	17.5	96.2
2023	657	0.0	n/a	89.6

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 Imater Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$619 (8.8%)	$6,425 (91.2%)	$7,044
2019	$659 (8.9%)	$6,755 (91.1%)	$7,414
2020	$627 (7.9%)	$7,316 (92.1%)	$7,943
2021	$1,024 (12.7%)	$7,038 (87.3%)	$8,062
2022	$1,000 (9.4%)	$9,655 (90.6%)	$10,655
2023	$2,056 (23.3%)	$6,764 (76.7%)	$8,820

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Imater Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 790^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1291^st of 2240 Elementary schools	21.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Imater Academy)	69	60	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Imater Academy)	69	63	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Imater Academy)	60	48	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Imater Academy)	58	60	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Imater Academy)	66	60	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Imater Academy)	62	45	17%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Imater Academy)	54	46	8%
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	670	657	1.9%
African American	11	11
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	652	634	2.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	6	8	33.3%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.4%	89.6%	0.2%

Schools Near Imater 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 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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Imater Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	600 W 20th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 884-6320	657	0	17.5	89.6%	8 (1.2%)	11 (1.7%)	634 (96.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.2	989^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.2%		41.8	1291^st of 2240 public elementary schools	42.4%	302	47.0	69.0	57.0				49.0	62.0	50.0				57.0				$8,820	$2,056	$6,764
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2530 W 10th Ave	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 885-1683	448	33	13.5	76.3%	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	436 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.2	2002^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	11.3%		16.9	1987^th of 2240 public elementary schools	11.3%	15	30.0	23.0	27.0				47.0	45.0	44.0				25.0				$17,174	$3,131	$14,044
Springview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1122 Bluebird Ave	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 885-6466	296	19	15.5	43.9%	11 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	276 (93.2%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	80.8	386^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.9%		89.5	180^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.0%	206	67.0	66.0	66.0				67.0	86.0	75.0				66.0				$16,307	$1,893	$14,413
Mae M. Walters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 W 33rd St	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-4600	611	37	16.5	70.4%	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	606 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.9	1318^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.8	1262^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	43.7%	56	57.0	41.0	39.0				60.0	53.0	54.0				44.0				$12,119	$2,124	$9,996
Miami Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	51 Park St	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 888-4558	379	25	15.1	66.2%	14 (3.7%)	15 (4.0%)	349 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	55.5	956^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.6%		47.6	1145^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.9%	189	67.0	37.0	48.0				83.0	70.0	51.0				49.0				$17,894	$3,305	$14,590
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	301 Westward Dr	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 863-8030	270	15	18.0	41.9%	16 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	247 (91.5%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.9	285^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.4%		94.6	51^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.7%	234	84.0	74.0	88.0				60.0	79.0	80.0				75.0				$8,686	$1,514	$7,173
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Hialeah	Public, Charter	K-8	369 E 10th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 883-8359	287	17	16.8	81.9%	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	281 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.8	2133^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.5%		19.5	1914^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.6%	219	32.0	24.0	32.0	32.0	43.0	33.0	29.0	12.0	9.0	43.0	62.0	54.0	23.0	15.0	82.0	57.0	$10,712	$927	$9,785
South Hialeah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	265 E 5th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 885-4556	828	45	18.4	79.0%	7 (0.8%)	19 (2.3%)	802 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	1372^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.2%		39.5	1348^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.8%	24	40.0	41.0	41.0				66.0	65.0	48.0				39.0				$11,845	$2,490	$9,354
Meadowlane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4280 W 8th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0660	687	39	17.6	72.8%	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	679 (98.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.5	1105^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.0%		61.9	796^th of 2240 public elementary schools	64.5%	309	37.0	50.0	51.0				51.0	63.0	67.0				57.0				$12,277	$2,415	$9,861
Hialeah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 E 8th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 888-6709	740	44	16.8	74.6%	3 (0.4%)	24 (3.2%)	711 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	21	1878^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.8%		23.5	1784^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.4%	94	42.0	44.0	40.0				37.0	43.0	36.0				26.0				$12,157	$2,568	$9,589

Frequently Asked Questions about Imater Academy

What is the racial makeup of Imater Academy?

Students at Imater Academy are 96% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% White.

How many students attend Imater Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 657 students attended Imater Academy.

What district is Imater Academy in?

Miami-Dade

Is Imater Academy a good school?

Imater Academy ranks 989^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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