Very Good
#1090 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Mater Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Hialeah Gardens, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7700 NW 98TH ST, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
- Math 71% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 54% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Mater Academy score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mater Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hialeah Gardens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,633
Median home value
$295,800
Median rent
$1,753/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
49.7%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Charity SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–11 | 0.1 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Citrus Health Sipp/crisisEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Growing Treasure Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| Growing Treasures Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.5 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #199 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mater Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Academy
Mater Academy is a public elementary school in Hialeah Gardens, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,517 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,090 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Academy
What grades does Mater Academy serve?
Mater Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mater Academy?
Mater Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,517 students.
How does Mater Academy rank in FL?
Mater Academy ranks #1,090 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mater Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Academy has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mater Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mater Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Academy a Title I school?
No, Mater Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Academy?
95.1% of students at Mater Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,517
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (305) 698-9900
- Area population (ZIP 33016)
- 45,285
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 44
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33016; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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