Excellent
#59 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
Based on limited data
Mater Academy Kiwanis
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
998 SW 1ST STREET, Miami, FL 33130
- Math 78% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater Academy Kiwanis score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
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
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater Academy Kiwanis sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- 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
$57,933
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-marti Charter School (little Havana Campus)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Alpha Charter of ExcellenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Ada Merritt K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 770 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #16 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 Kiwanis is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Academy Kiwanis
Mater Academy Kiwanis is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Academy Kiwanis
What grades does Mater Academy Kiwanis serve?
Mater Academy Kiwanis serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Mater Academy Kiwanis?
Mater Academy Kiwanis has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Kiwanis?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Kiwanis is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Academy Kiwanis rank in FL?
Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks #59 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Academy Kiwanis's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Academy Kiwanis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Kiwanis?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Academy Kiwanis has 78% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Mater Academy Kiwanis a charter school?
Yes, Mater Academy Kiwanis is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Academy Kiwanis a Title I school?
No, Mater Academy Kiwanis is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Academy Kiwanis?
87.8% of students at Mater Academy Kiwanis 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (305) 317-1901
- Area population (ZIP 33130)
- 32,363
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 33130; 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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