Summary:
In zip code 33016, there is one middle school, Mater Academy Charter Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with a large enrollment of 1,219 students in the Miami-Dade school district.
Mater Academy Charter Middle School is a standout academic performer, consistently earning a 4-star state rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide. The school is a powerhouse in advanced mathematics, achieving near-perfect proficiency on Geometry EOC exams (100%) and exceptional scores on Algebra 1 EOC (90%). It also excels in Biology (89% proficient) and grade-level math, with 8th graders reaching 92% proficiency—far above the state average of 61%. However, the school shows a notable paradox: while it accelerates top students in advanced courses, it struggles with standard 8th-grade Science (43% vs. 52% state) and Civics EOC (67% vs. 77% state). Additionally, English Language Arts proficiency declines as students progress, from 73% in 6th grade to 66% in 8th grade, though all scores remain above state averages.
Despite a high-poverty context, with 83.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school outperforms state averages in 9 out of 11 tested subjects. Its chronic absenteeism rate (27.6%) is slightly better than the district and state averages. The school maintains high performance despite a high student-teacher ratio of 25.9:1, suggesting strong instructional quality and school management. Year-over-year improvements in core subjects like 6th and 7th grade ELA and 8th grade math indicate a positive trajectory, making Mater Academy Charter Middle School a compelling choice for families seeking rigorous academics in a supportive environment.
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