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.
MIAMI, FL 33141-4834
(305) 864-2889
http://www.materbeach.com
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
- 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
* 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.
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.