MATER ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

22025 SW 87TH AVE
CUTLER BAY, FL 33190

www.materacademybay.com

Charter School 451 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mater Academy Bay Middle School is a public charter school located in Cutler Bay, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the extensive Mater Academy network—a highly recognized charter school system in Florida—the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes high expectations and college readiness. The curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core academic subjects, elective opportunities, and a focus on fostering character development and personal responsibility.

The school operates with a focus on student achievement through a structured, supportive culture. By leveraging a combination of experienced faculty and a tailored instructional approach, Mater Academy Bay aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong community involvement. Through its dedicated web presence and campus initiatives, the school emphasizes a partnership between parents, educators, and students to create a holistic learning experience that promotes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth.

451

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

50.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	394
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	4

Hispanic
394 (87.4 %)
White
39 (8.6 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)969-5989
Website:	http://www.materacademybay.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	451
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	50.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Grade 6 141

Grade 7 158

Grade 8 152

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	141
Grade 7	158
Grade 8	152

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	228	50.6%
Male	223	49.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th