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.
Thank you for your feedback!
Detail: