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Mater Academy (Miami Beach) vs. Mast Academy

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School Overview

School
Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
8625 Byron Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33141
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Mast Academy
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Mater Academy (Miami Beach) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Mast Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 594 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Academy (Miami Beach) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,548 students in grades 6-12, Mast Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
6-12
Total Students
594 students
1,548 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mast Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mater Academy (Miami Beach).
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mast Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
79 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mast Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mast Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#832 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#27 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mater Academy (Miami Beach), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mast Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 30% in FL)
91%
(Top 1% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mast Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
91%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mast Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 1% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy (Miami Beach) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mast Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥99%
(Top 1% in FL)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mast Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mater Academy (Miami Beach) by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mast Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
-
Grade 1 Students
74
-
Grade 2 Students
66
-
Grade 3 Students
71
-
Grade 4 Students
78
-
Grade 5 Students
69
-
Grade 6 Students
64
154
Grade 7 Students
41
160
Grade 8 Students
67
156
Grade 9 Students
-
311
Grade 10 Students
-
306
Grade 11 Students
-
248
Grade 12 Students
-
213

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mast Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
80%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mast Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mast Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
16%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mast Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mast Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.34
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mater Academy (Miami Beach), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mast Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mast Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mater Academy (Miami Beach), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mast Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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