IMATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.materacademy.com

Charter School 741 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

iMater Academy Middle School, located at 651 W 20th St in Hialeah, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves as part of the broader Mater Academy network. The school is dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that focuses on high student achievement, college readiness, and the development of strong character. By emphasizing a challenging curriculum and individualized attention, the school aims to prepare its middle-school-aged students for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented approach, frequently fostering partnerships between educators, students, and parents to create a supportive learning ecosystem. In addition to core academics, iMater Academy often integrates various extracurricular opportunities and technological resources to ensure a well-rounded education. As a charter institution, it operates with a commitment to innovation and accountability, striving to meet the diverse needs of the Hialeah student population while maintaining high standards of academic excellence.

741

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

67.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IMATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	729
Black	8
Asian	1

Hispanic
729 (98.4 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
White
3 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.1 %)

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)805-5722
Website:	http://www.materacademy.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	67.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	504
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	96

* 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 6 210

Grade 7 257

Grade 8 274

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IMATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	210
Grade 7	257
Grade 8	274

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IMATER ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	381	51.4%
Male	360	48.6%

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