Summary:
In zip code 33129 (Miami, FL), there is one middle school, Mater Brickell Academy Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 with 525 students as part of the Miami-Dade school district.
Mater Brickell Academy Middle stands out as a high-performing school that consistently outperforms both the district and state averages in nearly every subject. The school achieves exceptional academic results despite 63.24% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, a notable "high-achieving, high-poverty" dynamic. Test scores are particularly strong in advanced math, with 98% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 100% in Geometry on End-of-Course exams. The school also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.5%, significantly better than the district average of 28.2% and state average of 31.4%, which likely contributes to its academic success.
However, there are two key areas of concern. First, the school's state ranking has declined over three years, dropping from the 87th percentile (2023-2024) to the 78th percentile (2025-2026), indicating that while the school maintains stable scores, other schools across Florida are improving at a faster pace. Second, 8th Grade Science proficiency is a notable weakness at just 42%, falling below both the district (49%) and state (52%) averages—a stark contrast to the 96% proficiency in Biology 1 EOC. This suggests a potential disconnect between the general science curriculum and advanced coursework. Overall, Mater Brickell Academy Middle offers strong academic foundations with exceptional math performance, but parents should be aware of the declining relative rank and the specific challenge in 8th-grade science.
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