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Mater International Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3405 NW 27TH AVE, Miami, FL 33142
- Math 43% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater International Academy score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater International 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$37,900
Median home value
$298,000
Median rent
$1,289/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
29.5%
Poverty rate
25.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33142; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Earlington Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 364 | Compare → |
| It's a Small World Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Maya Angelou Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 642 | 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
- #490 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 International Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater International Academy
Mater International Academy is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,575 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater International Academy
What grades does Mater International Academy serve?
Mater International Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mater International Academy?
Mater International Academy has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater International Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater International Academy is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater International Academy rank in FL?
Mater International Academy ranks #3,575 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater International Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater International Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 International Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater International Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Mater International Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mater International Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater International Academy a Title I school?
No, Mater International Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater International Academy?
98.5% of students at Mater International 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (305) 638-8016
- Area population (ZIP 33142)
- 56,437
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 33142; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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