Very Good
#1372 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
Mater Grove Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2805 SW 32ND AVE, Miami, FL 33133
- Math 73% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater Grove Academy score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mater Grove Academy 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 88Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$92,734
Median home value
$906,800
Median rent
$1,945/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33133; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Grove Montessori School - Main CampusPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Coconut Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Mca AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | 2–12 | 0.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Mlc Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #246 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 Grove Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Grove Academy
Mater Grove Academy is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,229 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,372 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Grove Academy
What grades does Mater Grove Academy serve?
Mater Grove Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Grove Academy?
Mater Grove Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Grove Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Grove Academy is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Grove Academy rank in FL?
Mater Grove Academy ranks #1,372 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Grove Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Grove Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Grove Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Grove Academy has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Mater Grove Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mater Grove Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Grove Academy a Title I school?
No, Mater Grove Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Grove Academy?
20.2% of students at Mater Grove Academy 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
- 1,229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (305) 442-4992
- Area population (ZIP 33133)
- 34,651
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 33133; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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