MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

www.materacademyis.com/

Charter School 485 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mater Academy of International Studies, located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the extensive Mater Academy network, the school is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique focus on global awareness. It provides a structured, rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in a diverse and interconnected world, emphasizing not only core academic subjects but also the development of critical thinking and leadership skills.

A defining characteristic of the school is its dedication to fostering an international perspective within the classroom. By integrating global themes into the daily curriculum and promoting cultural competency, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to navigate an increasingly globalized society. With a strong emphasis on parental involvement and a mission to provide high-quality educational options within the community, Mater Academy of International Studies serves as a significant hub for local families seeking an enriched, standards-based elementary education.

485

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	457
Black	18
Asian	4

Hispanic
457 (94.2 %)
Black
18 (3.7 %)
White
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)634-0445
Website:	http://www.materacademyis.com/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	51.8%
Male	234	48.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)