Excellent
#682 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 18% in state
Mater Academy (miami Beach)
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8625 BYRON AVE, Miami, FL 33141
- Math 56% vs FL 57% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater Academy (miami Beach) score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 56% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2010-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater Academy (miami Beach) 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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
$64,457
Median home value
$434,500
Median rent
$1,739/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33141; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscayne Beach Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Lehrman Community Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Happy Kids Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–2 | 1.0 mi | 9 | Compare → |
| The Shul's Child Enrichment CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 22 | 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.
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
- #137 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 (miami Beach) is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Academy (miami Beach)
Mater Academy (miami Beach) is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 594 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Academy (miami Beach)
What grades does Mater Academy (miami Beach) serve?
Mater Academy (miami Beach) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Academy (miami Beach)?
Mater Academy (miami Beach) has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy (miami Beach)?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy (miami Beach) is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Academy (miami Beach) rank in FL?
Mater Academy (miami Beach) ranks #682 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Academy (miami Beach)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Academy (miami Beach) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 (miami Beach)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Academy (miami Beach) has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is Mater Academy (miami Beach) a charter school?
Yes, Mater Academy (miami Beach) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Academy (miami Beach) a Title I school?
No, Mater Academy (miami Beach) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Academy (miami Beach)?
65.8% of students at Mater Academy (miami Beach) 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (305) 864-2889
- Area population (ZIP 33141)
- 36,016
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 33141; 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, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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