MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH

MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH is a Title I public charter school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 547 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 28 teachers, MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 MIAMI BEACH, located in the North Beach area of Miami, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the extensive Mater Academy network—a highly regarded system of charter schools in Florida—the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students, often focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) integration, while maintaining a strong foundation in the humanities to ensure a well-rounded education.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH strives to create a supportive, personalized learning environment where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership programs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and accountability, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive higher education institutions and future careers, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local Miami Beach community.

For more information, contact MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH at (305) 864-2889 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

8625 BYRON AVE
MIAMI, FL 33141-4834
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MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH is a public Title I Charter school in MIAMI, FL with about 547 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
547
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 547 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MATER ACADEMY MIAMI BEACH is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.6%
White
11.5%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
54.1%
Male
45.9%

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.