Excellent
#234 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Mater Brickell Academy Middle
Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter middle school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
230 SW 17 RD, Miami, FL 33129
- Math 77% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 71% vs FL 52% (2024)
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Mater Brickell Academy Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
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
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater Brickell Academy Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 81Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very 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
$102,969
Median home value
$573,900
Median rent
$2,241/mo
College educated
67.7%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33129; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Leadership and Management Charter School Middle SchoCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 937 | Compare → |
| Shenandoah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,239 | Compare → |
| Carpe Diem Academia Little HavanaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 2.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| I Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 824 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #59 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 Brickell Academy Middle is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Brickell Academy Middle
Mater Brickell Academy Middle is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 431 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #234 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Brickell Academy Middle
What grades does Mater Brickell Academy Middle serve?
Mater Brickell Academy Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
Mater Brickell Academy Middle has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
How does Mater Brickell Academy Middle rank in FL?
Mater Brickell Academy Middle ranks #234 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Brickell Academy Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Brickell Academy Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Brickell Academy Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Brickell Academy Middle has 77% math proficiency (2024 FAST) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Mater Brickell Academy Middle a charter school?
Yes, Mater Brickell Academy Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Brickell Academy Middle a Title I school?
No, Mater Brickell Academy Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
61.0% of students at Mater Brickell Academy Middle 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
- 431
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (305) 600-1328
- Area population (ZIP 33129)
- 14,717
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 33129; 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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