Very Good
#1147 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 30% in state
Mater Academy Bay Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Cutler Bay, FL
A Miami-dade charter middle school where students score 37 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22025 SW 87TH AVE, Cutler Bay, FL 33190
- Math 88% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 81% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 487:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater Academy Bay Middle School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 85% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater Academy Bay Middle School 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,518/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cutler Bay), 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
$75,876
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,777/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33190; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Bay MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 973 | Compare → |
| BoystownEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Palm Glades Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 226 | Compare → |
| Kids Learning Center of South Dade IIIPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 3–8 | 3.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #213 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 Bay Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Academy Bay Middle School
Mater Academy Bay Middle School is a public middle school in Cutler Bay, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 487 students in grades 6th-8th with a 487:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,147 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Academy Bay Middle School
What grades does Mater Academy Bay Middle School serve?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 487 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay Middle School is 487:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Academy Bay Middle School rank in FL?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School ranks #1,147 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Academy Bay Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bay Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Academy Bay Middle School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Mater Academy Bay Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Mater Academy Bay Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Academy Bay Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mater Academy Bay Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
58.5% of students at Mater Academy Bay Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 487
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 487:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (305) 969-5989
- Area population (ZIP 33190)
- 17,280
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 33190; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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