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#1713 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12900 NE 12TH AVENUE, Miami, FL 33181
- Math 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 47.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,473
Median home value
$315,200
Median rent
$1,665/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
38%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33181; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Alhambra Heights Challenger SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.2private | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| North Miami Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 797 | Compare → |
| Academir Charter School MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #294 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 Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-8th with a 47.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,713 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School
What grades does Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School serve?
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School?
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School is 47.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School rank in FL?
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School ranks #1,713 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School has 82% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach 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 Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School?
54.8% of students at Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach 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
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 47.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.7%
- Phone
- (305) 305-8580
- Area population (ZIP 33181)
- 20,969
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 33181; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 FAST; directory SY 2023–24
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