MATER GROVE ACADEMY

Charter School 1,215 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Grove Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Operating under the umbrella of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, the academy serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for its focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and fostering a strong sense of community among its students, faculty, and families.

As part of the Mater Academy network, the school follows a philosophy centered on high expectations and personalized instruction to help students achieve their academic potential. The campus on SW 32nd Avenue serves as a local hub for families in the surrounding area, offering a structured educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the Miami-Dade school district, Mater Grove Academy aims to combine the innovative management typical of charter schools with the accountability and standards of the public school system.

1,215

Total Students

63.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER GROVE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	1,137
Black	18
Asian	7
Two or More	1

Hispanic
1,137 (93.6 %)
White
52 (4.3 %)
Black
18 (1.5 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)

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)442-4992
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 139

Grade 1 143

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 153

Grade 4 136

Grade 5 140

Grade 6 139

Grade 7 116

Grade 8 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER GROVE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	139
Grade 1	143
Grade 2	145
Grade 3	153
Grade 4	136
Grade 5	140
Grade 6	139
Grade 7	116
Grade 8	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER GROVE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	598	49.2%
Male	617	50.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)