Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School

Summary:

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is a public charter middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 180 students in grades 6-8 with a diverse student population that is 93.33% Hispanic.

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in academic performance. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 92% of Mater Lakes students were proficient or better in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 61% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.3%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Brownsville Middle School (48.3%) and Jose De Diego Middle School (47.7%). Additionally, Mater Lakes has a lower percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients (35%) compared to many nearby schools, and a lower spending per student ($6,988) than schools like Citrus Grove Middle School ($13,236).

Despite its lower spending per student, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective teaching practices. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students than nearby schools like Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School (71.57% Hispanic) and Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School (88.83% Hispanic), is a unique characteristic of the school.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 8851 NW 170th Street
       Miami, FL  33143


(305) 512-3991

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
386th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,988 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.7 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.3%
White:
4.4%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School ranks better than 67.7% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 23rd 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 65.07. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.3%), White (4.4%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is 25.7. 63 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School employs 7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is $6,988. 74 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School 386th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy 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 Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 65.07 386th 1196 67.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 8 2 2 168 0 0 0 0 180

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 Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 180 7.0 25.7 35

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 Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 180 7.0 25.7 35

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 Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023 $3,145 (45.0%) $3,843 (55.0%) $6,988

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School ranks 386th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School are 93% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School.


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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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