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Mater East Middle School vs. Ada Merritt K-8 Center

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School Overview

School
Mater East Middle School
998 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
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6/
10
Top 50%
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 10 students in grades 6-8, Mater East Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
10 students
770 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mater East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mater East Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ada Merritt K-8 Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
(20-21 School Year Data)
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mater East Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ada Merritt K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mater East Middle School 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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

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#50 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ada Merritt K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≥50%
(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater East Middle School 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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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.
≥50%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater East Middle School 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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.
40-49%
(Top 1% in FL)(20-21 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mater East Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ada Merritt K-8 Center by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
80
Grade 1 Students
-
78
Grade 2 Students
-
101
Grade 3 Students
-
107
Grade 4 Students
-
93
Grade 5 Students
-
78
Grade 6 Students
3
88
Grade 7 Students
2
66
Grade 8 Students
5
79

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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
100%
73%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mater East Middle School, 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mater East Middle School, 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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
n/a
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mater East Middle School, 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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
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n/a
% Two or more races
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1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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.
0.00
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mater East Middle School, 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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
70%
21%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mater East Middle School, 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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%
(20-21 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mater East Middle School, 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ada Merritt K-8 Center, 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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