Mater Academy Kiwanis

Mater Academy Kiwanis serves 197 students from kindergarten through seventh grade in Miami's vibrant urban landscape. This charter elementary school maintains an intimate learning environment with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio and 15 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for more personalized attention in each classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.6 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking #278 out of 3,816 schools statewide, placing it in the 93rd percentile among Florida schools.

Students show particularly strong achievement in mathematics, with 78% scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while 58% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Located at 998 SW 1st Street, the school sits in the heart of Miami-Dade County, serving a diverse community where the median household income is $55,285. The surrounding neighborhood reflects Miami's dynamic character, with 40% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and median home values around $436,000.

Despite urban challenges, including a 22% poverty rate in the area, Mater Academy Kiwanis provides quality education in one of Florida's most culturally rich metropolitan areas.

With an enrollment of 197 students, Mater Academy Kiwanis is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Mater Academy Kiwanis is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.