Excellent
#498 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Mater Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
601 NW 12TH AVE, Miami, FL 33136
- Math 55% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater Preparatory Academy score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 26 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mater Preparatory 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 63Good Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$43,481
Median home value
$352,700
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33136; 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 | 0.5 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Mater Academy KiwanisCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–7 | 0.5 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Early Beginnings AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 850 | 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
- #108 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 Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Preparatory Academy
Mater Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #498 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Preparatory Academy
What grades does Mater Preparatory Academy serve?
Mater Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Preparatory Academy?
Mater Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Preparatory Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Mater Preparatory Academy ranks #498 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Mater Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Preparatory Academy has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Mater Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mater Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Mater Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Preparatory Academy?
95.0% of students at Mater Preparatory 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.1%
- Phone
- (786) 648-4580
- Area population (ZIP 33136)
- 16,611
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 33136; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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