Overview
MATER ACADEMY is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in HIALEAH GARDENS, Florida. The school enrolls 1,521 students. It is part of the MIAMI-DADE district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictMIAMI-DADE
County12086
CityHIALEAH GARDENS
ZIP33016
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120039003341
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,521
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino98.5%
Black / African American0.2%
Asian0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %93%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)