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Mater Academy Bay Elementary

Public, Charter Grades K-5

111^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Mater Academy Bay Elementary is a high-performing K-5 public charter school in Cutler Bay, FL, serving 917 students and consistently ranking among the top 5% of elementary schools statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic results across all subjects. In the most recent school year, 90% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts and 92% in math—roughly 30 percentage points higher than the Miami-Dade district average. Fifth-grade science proficiency is an impressive 86%, which is 27 points above the district and 26 points above the state. These results are particularly notable when compared to nearby schools. For example, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School, located just 0.3 miles away with a similar percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, achieves significantly lower scores—66% in 3rd grade math and 63% in 5th grade science. Even Whispering Pines Elementary School, another strong performer in the area, trails Mater Academy Bay in overall state ranking (82nd percentile vs. 95th percentile).

Beyond academics, Mater Academy Bay demonstrates strong school culture and efficiency. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4% is far better than the district average of 28.2% and dramatically lower than nearby schools like Robert Russa Moton Elementary School (44.1%) and Pine Villa Elementary School (42.2%). The school also achieves top-tier results while spending $11,472 per student—substantially less than many lower-performing neighbors such as Gulfstream Elementary School ($24,595 per student). This combination of high achievement, low absenteeism, and efficient spending makes Mater Academy Bay a standout choice for families seeking a quality elementary education in Cutler Bay.

917

Students ?

917.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,472

Per pupil spending ?

52.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

22025 SW 87th Ave
Cutler Bay, FL 33190

(305) 969-5989

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

89.7%

African American:

4.7%

White:

4.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 82nd percentile in 2019 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2019

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 917 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

111^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 13 pts since 2019

From top 18% (2019) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^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	91.1	111 of 2240	95.0%	★★★★★
2025	90.3	162 of 2258	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.6	192 of 2256	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	90.5	161 of 2240	92.8%	★★★★★
2022	91.1	151 of 2219	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	83.8	332 of 2247	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	399 of 2182	81.7%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science86%+26 vs state

Math86%+22 vs state

English Language Arts82%+22 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

PLEASE don't send your children to this school. The bullying is rampant, the teachers are pulled into positions that they are not trained for, and the administration is totally overwhelmed with growing the school (remember, charter schools are businesses- so it's all about how many kids can they fit into this location) instead of focusing on the needs of your kids. The school is new and lovely, but do not be taken in by this alone. They are selling you on a "family" experience, but this is never how family should be treated. PLEASE watch out for the well being of your kids and find another school. 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 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 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 Academy Bay Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	22025 SW 87th Ave	Cutler Bay	33190	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 969-5989	917	1	917.0	52.7%	42 (4.6%)	43 (4.7%)	823 (89.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	91.1	111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.0%		90.3	162^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	92.8%	51	90.0	74.0	83.0				92.0	84.0	82.0				86.0					$11,472	$80	$11,392
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21545 SW 87th Ave	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 234-4840	731	49	14.9	53.4%	38 (5.2%)	114 (15.6%)	564 (77.2%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	59.2	903^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	59.7%		52.8	1053^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%	150	68.0	69.0	63.0				66.0	71.0	50.0	100.0			63.0					$16,345	$1,654	$14,692
Gulfstream Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20900 SW 97th Ave	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 235-6811	544	49	11.1	61.2%	27 (5.0%)	124 (22.8%)	383 (70.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	41.6	1358^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.4%		47.5	1170^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.2%	188	54.0	52.0	52.0				62.0	71.0	52.0				52.0					$24,595	$3,771	$20,824
Cutler Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20210 Coral Sea Rd	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 235-4611	430	25	17.2	64.9%	18 (4.2%)	73 (17.0%)	332 (77.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.8	1026^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%		44.4	1236^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.3%	210	62.0	57.0	64.0				64.0	77.0	52.0	94.0			54.0					$14,594	$2,026	$12,567
Whispering Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18929 SW 89th Rd	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-7382	500	28	17.8	40.4%	80 (16.0%)	43 (8.6%)	357 (71.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	80	394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.4%		89.6	179^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.1%	215	81.0	68.0	72.0				85.0	80.0	74.0				66.0					$13,227	$898	$12,329
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10853 SW 216th St	Cutler Bay	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 255-0064	521	25	20.8	3.6%	30 (5.8%)	126 (24.2%)	342 (65.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	42.2	1340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%		44.9	1225^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.7%	115	68.0	58.0	57.0	74.0	82.0	87.0	61.0	50.0	43.0	65.0	71.0	81.0	30.0	61.0	94.0		87.0	$13,099	$40	$13,058
Bel-Aire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10205 SW 194th St	Cutler Bay	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-5401	324	20	16.2	63.9%	6 (1.9%)	72 (22.2%)	239 (73.8%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60.7	857^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%		41.3	1317^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.7%	460	64.0	57.0	61.0				79.0	62.0	63.0				76.0					$15,328	$1,573	$13,755
Goulds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23555 SW 112th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-4400	497	35	14.2	70.8%	9 (1.8%)	244 (49.1%)	237 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	21.7	1883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%		14.8	2041^st of 2258 public elementary schools	9.6%	158	56.0	49.0	34.0				49.0	54.0	20.0				34.0					$17,569	$2,878	$14,691
Somerset Academy Silver Palms	Public, Charter	K-8	23255 SW 115th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-3737	1,890	80	23.6	85.9%	59 (3.1%)	123 (6.5%)	1,669 (88.3%)	20 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.0%)	82	338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.4	306^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.4%	32	85.0	73.0	68.0	79.0	89.0	90.0	89.0	92.0	83.0	70.0	80.0	95.0	70.0	81.0	99.0	100.0	95.0	$8,960	$482	$8,477
Pine Villa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21799 SW 117th Ct	Miami	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-5366	219	10	21.9	83.6%	0 (0.0%)	175 (79.9%)	40 (18.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.2	1642^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	26.7%		82.6	350^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.5%	1292	38.0	58.0	52.0				63.0	52.0	56.0				33.0					$24,452	$2,917	$21,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy Bay Elementary

How many students attend Mater Academy Bay Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 917 students attended Mater Academy Bay Elementary.

Is Mater Academy Bay Elementary a good school?

Yes! Mater Academy Bay Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 111^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Mater Academy Bay Elementary in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Mater Academy Bay Elementary?

Students at Mater Academy Bay Elementary are 90% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% White.

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