Mater Academy Of International Studies

Mater Academy Of International Studies is a public charter elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 446 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 22nd out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Mater Academy Of International Studies faces some challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 17.3% to 31.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's academic performance is also generally below the district and state levels, particularly in English Language Arts and Science, though its math performance is closer to the averages. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate was 50%, compared to 56% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida, while its 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 49%, compared to 60% for Miami-Dade and 57% for Florida.

Mater Academy Of International Studies serves a student population with a much higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 86.77% to 95.5%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 54.63% to 98.09%. The school's spending per student has also been lower than the nearby schools, which may be a factor in its academic performance. However, the school does show some strengths, such as its relatively strong math performance compared to nearby schools, and addressing the attendance and academic achievement gaps could be key focus areas for improvement.