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Mater International Preparatory

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Mater International Preparatory ranks 349 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-9

349^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 71% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Mater International Preparatory is a small middle school in Miami, FL, serving 212 students in grades 6-9 within the Miami-Dade school district, where over 85% of students come from low-income families. This school stands out as a "pocket of excellence" in a neighborhood where nearby schools like Jose De Diego Middle School and Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School rank in the bottom 10-15% of the state. Mater International Preparatory has recently rebounded to a 4-star rating and the 71st percentile statewide, a remarkable achievement given its limited resources—spending just $7,500 per student compared to over $14,000 at nearby lower-performing schools.

The school shows a fascinating split in performance. In advanced subjects, it excels: 90% of students are proficient in Algebra 1 and 88% in Biology 1, far exceeding district and state averages. However, it struggles in standard 8th-grade science (35% proficiency) and has shown volatility in core subjects, with 8th-grade math proficiency dropping to just 15% in a recent year. This suggests the school is highly effective at accelerating top students but may need more support for all learners in foundational areas. The school also serves 9th grade, which is unique among its peers and may contribute to its strong EOC exam results.

One of the school's standout features is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.2%, compared to over 50% at nearby Brownsville Middle School and Jose De Diego Middle School. This points to a strong school culture focused on attendance. However, parents should note the high student-teacher ratio of 26.5:1, which is much higher than at Shenandoah Middle School (20.5:1) or International Studies Charter Middle School (15.2:1). Overall, Mater International Preparatory offers a unique blend of advanced course success and efficient resource use, but families should consider the school's uneven performance in core subjects and large class sizes.

212

Students ?

26.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,500

Per pupil spending ?

85.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

795 NW 32nd St
Miami, FL 33127

(305) 634-0445

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.8%

African American:

3.8%

Asian:

0.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 51st percentile in 2021 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 71st (2026) from a 51st-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Florida median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Science scores 17 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 26 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg67%

Florida avg63%

349^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 29%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From top 22% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

20^th of 76Middle Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	68.2	349 of 1216	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	50.3	588 of 1205	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	485 of 1196	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.6	475 of 1177	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.6	476 of 1148	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	49.9	560 of 1136	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.3	185 of 1099	83.2%	★★★★☆
2018	73.1	255 of 1035	75.4%	★★★★☆
2017	69.2	293 of 1031	71.6%	★★★★☆
2016	76.1	218 of 997	78.1%	★★★★☆
2014	64.2	344 of 999	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.6	311 of 956	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	74.7	213 of 897	76.3%	★★★★☆
2011	63.9	334 of 891	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.4	323 of 839	61.5%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 190%+27 vs state

Biology 188%+14 vs state

Math80%+21 vs state

Civics74%-3 vs state

English Language Arts67%+6 vs state

Science35%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Mater International Preparatory

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mater International Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	795 NW 32nd St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 634-0445	212	8	26.5	85.8%	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	201 (94.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.2	349^th of 1216 public middle schools	71.3%		50.3	588^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.2%	239	68.0	65.0	68.0	72.0	86.0	81.0	35.0	90.0		88.0	74.0	$7,500	$377	$7,122
Jose De Diego Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 NW 5th Ave	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 573-7229	647	41	15.7	58.9%	10 (1.5%)	267 (41.3%)	368 (56.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.3	1107^th of 1216 public middle schools	9.0%		10.9	1103^rd of 1205 public middle schools	8.5%	4	35.0	35.0	32.0	32.0	39.0	30.0	20.0	74.0		88.0	64.0	$14,281	$2,111	$12,170
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School	Public	6-8	1331 NW 46th St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 634-9787	448	25	17.9	54.7%	4 (0.9%)	141 (31.5%)	302 (67.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.7	1058^th of 1216 public middle schools	13.0%		14.2	1072^nd of 1205 public middle schools	11.0%	14	33.0	41.0	42.0	36.0	46.0	35.0	27.0	93.0		100.0	71.0	$11,969	$2,073	$9,897
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	8851 NW 170th St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 512-3991	332	9	36.8	67.2%	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	318 (95.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.2	359^th of 1216 public middle schools	70.5%		63.2	413^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.7%	54	79.0	63.0	69.0	70.0	62.0	85.0	47.0	79.0		100.0	74.0	$8,663	$137	$8,526
Brownsville Middle School	Public	6-8	4899 NW 24th Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 633-1481	477	23	20.7	58.5%	4 (0.8%)	237 (49.7%)	235 (49.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14.4	1094^th of 1216 public middle schools	10.0%		13.1	1082^nd of 1205 public middle schools	10.2%	12	23.0	37.0	34.0	30.0	38.0	41.0	29.0	84.0		79.0	81.0	$12,811	$2,317	$10,493
Sports Leadership And Management Charter School Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	604 NW 12 Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 326-0003	893	11	81.1	56.1%	9 (1.0%)	79 (8.8%)	798 (89.4%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	37.2	818^th of 1216 public middle schools	32.7%		39.6	751^st of 1205 public middle schools	37.7%	67	45.0	49.0	50.0	44.0	48.0	71.0	45.0	70.0		83.0	64.0	$9,875	$594	$9,281
Mater Brickell Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 600-1328	525	29	18.1	63.2%	72 (13.7%)	17 (3.2%)	432 (82.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.7	273^rd of 1216 public middle schools	77.5%		83.3	170^th of 1205 public middle schools	85.9%	103	83.0	81.0	71.0	70.0	81.0	84.0	42.0	98.0	100.0	96.0	87.0	$12,906	$630	$12,276
International Studies Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2480 SW 8th St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 643-2955	320	21	15.2	56.9%	75 (23.4%)	9 (2.8%)	232 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	85.7	124^th of 1216 public middle schools	89.8%		90.2	76^th of 1205 public middle schools	93.7%	48	75.0	76.0	89.0	84.0	79.0	92.0	75.0	97.0		100.0	93.0	$9,888	$164	$9,724
Horace Mann Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8950 NW 2nd Ave	El Portal	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 757-9537	342	22	15.5	63.5%	7 (2.0%)	208 (60.8%)	125 (36.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15.9	1079^th of 1216 public middle schools	11.3%		27.1	918^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.8%	161	40.0	46.0	36.0	27.0	39.0	36.0	23.0	86.0	100.0	97.0	65.0	$15,163	$2,258	$12,904
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence	Public, Charter	6-8	7900 NW 27 Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 865-1346	27	2	13.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	15 (55.6%)	12 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	1137^th of 1216 public middle schools	6.5%		7	1134^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.9%	3		25.0	18.0		17.0	35.0	7.0				10.0	$14,223	$2,721	$11,502

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater International Preparatory

How many students attend Mater International Preparatory?

In the 2024-25 school year, 212 students attended Mater International Preparatory.

What is the racial makeup of Mater International Preparatory?

Students at Mater International Preparatory are 95% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Is Mater International Preparatory a good school?

Mater International Preparatory ranks 349^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Mater International Preparatory in?

Miami-Dade

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