Mater International Academy

Summary:

Mater International Academy is a public charter elementary school serving 203 students in grades K-5 in Miami, Florida. The school is located in the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The student population at Mater International Academy is predominantly Hispanic, with 97.04% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite being located in the Miami-Dade district, Mater International Academy has consistently higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the district and state averages, with a 22.7% chronic absenteeism rate in the 2022-2023 school year. Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 24%, compared to 56% for the Miami-Dade district and 55% for the state. Mater International Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking of 1639 out of 2256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state.

When comparing Mater International Academy to nearby schools in the same district, the data reveals that the school's performance is generally lower across various metrics. For example, Earlington Heights Elementary School, which is located less than a mile away, outperforms Mater International Academy in academic proficiency rates, school ranking, and chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Mater International Academy has a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 92.61% of students in this category in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population. The school's performance has also declined over the past few years, as evidenced by its decreasing school ranking and rating, indicating that significant interventions and improvements may be needed to address the underlying issues.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 3405 NW 27th Ave
       Miami, FL  33142


(305) 638-8016

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1639th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,204 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  203

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
African American:
2.5%
White:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mater International Academy ranks worse than 72.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 212th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.34. (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 (97%), African American (2.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater International Academy is 18.4. 219 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mater International Academy employs 11 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater International Academy is $10,204. 248 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater International Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for Mater International Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.92 1129th 2182 48.3%
2021 16.65 1936th 2247 13.8%
2022 18.88 1884th 2219 15.1%
2023 38.99 1361st 2240 39.2%
2024 29.34 1639th 2256 27.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mater International Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 0 13 1 56 0 0 0 0 70
2017 1 18 0 125 0 0 0 0 144
2018 0 12 0 153 0 0 0 0 165
2019 1 11 0 159 0 0 0 0 171
2020 0 7 0 178 0 0 0 0 185
2021 0 6 0 194 0 0 0 0 200
2022 1 4 0 201 0 0 0 0 206
2023 1 5 0 197 0 0 0 0 203

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 International Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 70 4.0 17.5 81.4
2017 144 8.0 18.0 95.8
2018 165 10.0 16.5 96.4
2019 171 10.0 17.1 93
2020 185 10.0 18.5 27
2021 200 9.0 22.2 98
2022 206 11.0 18.7 97.6
2023 203 11.0 18.4 92.6

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 International Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 70 4.0 17.5 81.4
2017 144 8.0 18.0 95.8
2018 165 10.0 16.5 96.4
2019 171 10.0 17.1 93
2020 185 10.0 18.5 27
2021 200 9.0 22.2 98
2022 206 11.0 18.7 97.6
2023 203 11.0 18.4 92.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater International Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $501 (8.0%) $5,764 (92.0%) $6,265
2019 $608 (8.2%) $6,806 (91.8%) $7,414
2020 $643 (8.2%) $7,219 (91.8%) $7,862
2021 $1,773 (21.2%) $6,578 (78.8%) $8,351
2022 $1,250 (14.2%) $7,530 (85.8%) $8,780
2023 $2,215 (21.7%) $7,989 (78.3%) $10,204

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater International 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 1129th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1361st of 2240 Elementary schools
 9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mater International Academy)5132
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mater International Academy)6232
 30%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mater International Academy)5842
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mater International Academy)6330
 33%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students171203
 18.7%
African American115
 54.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic159197
 23.9%
Pacific Islander00
White11
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93%92.6%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mater International Academy

Students at Mater International Academy are 97% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Mater International Academy ranks 1639th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 203 students attended Mater International Academy.


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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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