Serving 186 students in grades 6-8, Mater Gardens Academy Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
186 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Gardens Academy Middle School?
186 students attend Mater Gardens Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mater Gardens Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Gardens Academy Middle School?
Mater Gardens Academy Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Gardens Academy Middle School offer ?
Mater Gardens Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mater Gardens Academy Middle School part of?
Mater Gardens Academy Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
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Last Day for Family School Climate Survey
January 31, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day to Purchase Cap & Gown
January 31, 2025 (Friday)
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