Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mater Preparatory Academy's student population of 357 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Mater Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Preparatory Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2831 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Mater Preparatory Academy is ranked #2831 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Mater Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Preparatory Academy?
357 students attend Mater Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mater Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mater Preparatory Academy?
Mater Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Preparatory Academy offer ?
Mater Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Preparatory Academy part of?
Mater Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater Preparatory Academy located?
Mater Preparatory Academy is located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Little Havana.
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