MATER ACADEMY
MATER ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HIALEAH GARDENS, FL with about 1,122 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, MATER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MATER ACADEMY, located at 7700 NW 98th St in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, is a prominent public charter school serving elementary-aged students. As part of the expansive MATER ACADEMY network, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering a high-quality educational environment. The school emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while often integrating specialized programs to support student achievement and college readiness from an early age.
Beyond its academic focus, MATER ACADEMY is known for its vibrant community atmosphere and its dedication to parental involvement. The school utilizes a structured, data-driven approach to instruction, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By providing a safe, technology-rich environment and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact MATER ACADEMY at (305) 698-9900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016-2403
(305) 698-9900
http://www.materelementary.com
MATER ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in HIALEAH GARDENS, FL with about 1,122 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 1,122
- Teachers:
- 62
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,122 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MATER ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 98.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- White
- 0.5%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.