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Imater Academy

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Imater Academy ranks 1360 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1360^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Imater Academy is a K-5 elementary school in Hialeah, FL, serving 590 students as part of the Miami-Dade school district, and it stands out as a relative bright spot in a high-poverty area where over 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

One of the most notable features of Imater Academy is its strong performance in 4th grade English Language Arts (ELA), where 67% of students were proficient in the most recent testing year—above both the state average of 60% and the district average of 64%. This is a significant achievement given the school's high poverty rate. However, the school faces a sharp drop-off in 5th grade, with only 44% proficient in math (compared to 67% district-wide) and 34% in science (versus 59% district-wide). This pattern suggests a systemic challenge in upper elementary grades. Additionally, chronic absenteeism is high at 29.1%, which is likely a contributing factor to academic struggles. Despite these issues, Imater outperforms nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Brightview Preparatory Academy and James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary, both of which rank significantly lower in state assessments.

Imater Academy also demonstrates efficiency with its resources, spending $11,144 per student—less than many nearby peers like Hialeah Elementary ($12,831) or Mae M. Walters Elementary ($14,037)—yet achieving a mid-tier state ranking. However, the school experienced a concerning 17-percentile-point drop in its state rank in the most recent year, falling to the 39th percentile, driven largely by declines in 5th-grade math and science. This recent dip warrants attention, but the school's consistent 4th-grade success and relative strength compared to immediate neighbors make it a noteworthy option for families in the area.

590

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,144

Per pupil spending ?

91%

Free/discounted lunch ?

600 W 20th St
Hialeah, FL 33010

(305) 884-6320

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.0%

White:

1.0%

African American:

0.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 47th percentile in 2016 → 39th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 26 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

1,360^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 7 pts since 2016

From bottom 47% (2016) to bottom 39% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

195^th of 279Elementary 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	41.5	1360 of 2240	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	55.2	984 of 2258	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	989 of 2256	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.8	1291 of 2240	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.0	946 of 2219	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.2	1042 of 2247	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	62.0	790 of 2182	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	764 of 2118	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.0	656 of 2112	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	46.4	1116 of 2087	46.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math60%-5 vs state

English Language Arts59%~ state avg

Science34%-26 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, June 7, 2021

This school is horrible. So many uncertified teachers. Students not receiving services that they are suppose to receive. The administration team has no idea what is going on as they have little to no observations of their teachers. School looks one way on paper but in reality is a nightmare. All good teachers leave. When a school has bad teacher turn around you know something is wrong. Beware! Close Quote

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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 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
Imater Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	600 W 20th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 884-6320	590	31	19.0	91.0%	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	578 (98.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.5	1360^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.3%		55.2	984^th of 2258 public elementary schools	56.4%	376	56.0	67.0	54.0				68.0	67.0	44.0				34.0						$11,144	$604	$10,540
James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2530 W 10th Ave	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 885-1683	452	34	13.2	61.9%	2 (0.4%)	21 (4.6%)	429 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.8	1900^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.2%		18	1970^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.8%	70	35.0	43.0	32.0				46.0	71.0	49.0				38.0						$18,847	$2,019	$16,828
Brightview Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	1084 West 23rd St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 885-4900	112	8	14.0	83.9%	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$11,896	$897	$10,998
Springview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1122 Bluebird Ave	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 885-6466	302	19	15.8	39.1%	13 (4.3%)	4 (1.3%)	280 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	77.4	446^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.1%		83.9	317^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.0%	129	53.0	74.0	78.0				70.0	94.0	80.0				76.0						$16,924	$953	$15,971
Mae M. Walters Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	650 W 33rd St	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-4600	620	41	15.1	63.2%	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	616 (99.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.7	882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	60.6%		50.6	1101^st of 2258 public elementary schools	51.2%	219	72.0	62.0	53.0				75.0	65.0	68.0				60.0						$14,037	$1,489	$12,548
Miami Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	51 Park St	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 888-4558	381	31	12.2	53.5%	9 (2.4%)	20 (5.2%)	351 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	67.2	703^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	68.6%		49.4	1126^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.1%	423	73.0	52.0	69.0				75.0	63.0	87.0				71.0						$20,953	$2,221	$18,732
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	301 Westward Dr	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 863-8030	268	16	16.7	29.1%	13 (4.9%)	1 (0.4%)	249 (92.9%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	94	48^th of 2240 public elementary schools	97.9%		93.6	66^th of 2258 public elementary schools	97.1%	18	95.0	95.0	88.0				95.0	98.0	86.0				72.0						$9,836	$128	$9,708
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Hialeah	Public, Charter	K-8	369 E 10th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 883-8359	287	19	15.1	95.5%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	287 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	1904^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.0%		18.8	1951^st of 2258 public elementary schools	13.6%	47	47.0	24.0	33.0	37.0	58.0	29.0	50.0	52.0	42.0	71.0	50.0	64.0	29.0	26.0	71.0	92.0	100.0	84.0	$13,945	$837	$13,108
South Hialeah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	265 E 5th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 885-4556	899	54	16.6	72.7%	5 (0.6%)	10 (1.1%)	883 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	58.8	908^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.5%		56.3	962^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	57.4%	54	61.0	59.0	59.0				72.0	85.0	72.0				49.0						$14,021	$1,858	$12,163
Meadowlane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4280 W 8th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-0660	786	42	18.7	60.9%	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	780 (99.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	901^st of 2240 public elementary schools	59.8%		50.6	1100^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.3%	199	70.0	54.0	54.0				76.0	82.0	68.0				55.0						$11,971	$1,270	$10,701

Frequently Asked Questions about Imater Academy

What is the racial makeup of Imater Academy?

Students at Imater Academy are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

What district is Imater Academy in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Imater Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 590 students attended Imater Academy.

Is Imater Academy a good school?

Imater Academy ranks 1360^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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