MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HIALEAH, FL with about 848 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 40 teachers, MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a high-performing public charter school that operates under the Mater Academy network. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering a college-preparatory culture. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, combining core curriculum requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all designed to support the social and emotional development of early adolescents.

As part of the larger Mater Lakes Academy campus, the middle school benefits from a cohesive educational community that often provides a seamless transition for students moving into high school. The institution places a strong focus on student achievement and accountability, frequently earning high marks in Florida’s state grading system. By leveraging innovative teaching strategies and maintaining high expectations for both students and faculty, MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL aims to prepare its diverse student body for the academic challenges of secondary education and beyond.

For more information, contact MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL at (305) 512-3917 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

17300 NW 87TH AVE
HIALEAH, FL 33015-3516
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MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HIALEAH, FL with about 848 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
848
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 848 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MATER ACADEMY LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.1%
White
2.5%
Black or African American
2.2%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%

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.