Mater Academy Kiwanis

Summary:

Mater Academy Kiwanis is a public charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 158 students in grades K-7. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mater Academy Kiwanis stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in math and science. The school outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in several key areas, including 5th grade science proficiency and 3rd-5th grade English Language Arts and math proficiency. This is noteworthy given that Mater Academy Kiwanis has a very high percentage of students (94.3%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.8%, compared to the state average of 16.5%, is a concern that may need to be addressed.

Compared to nearby schools like Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School, Frederick R. Douglass Elementary, and Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, Mater Academy Kiwanis has a much more homogeneous student population, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (90.51%). This unique demographic composition may provide both challenges and opportunities for the school in terms of tailoring its curriculum and support services to best meet the needs of its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-7

 998 SW 1st Street
       Miami, FL  33130


(305) 317-1901

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
560th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,991 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  158

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.5%
White:
5.1%
African American:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks better than 75.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 76th 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 73.49. (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 (90.5%), White (5.1%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy Kiwanis is 15.8, which is the 100th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Mater Academy Kiwanis employs 10 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy Kiwanis is $21,991, which is the 7th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy Kiwanis 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 Academy Kiwanis

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.49 560th 2256 75.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mater Academy Kiwanis

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 8 6 1 143 0 0 0 0 158

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 Academy Kiwanis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 158 10.0 15.8 94.3

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 Academy Kiwanis

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 158 10.0 15.8 94.3

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 Academy Kiwanis

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023 $6,186 (28.1%) $15,805 (71.9%) $21,991

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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Students at Mater Academy Kiwanis are 91% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% African American.

Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks 560th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Mater Academy Kiwanis.


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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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