Summary:
The three public charter schools in zip code 33190 (Cutler Bay, FL) form a complete K-12 pipeline within the Miami-Dade school district, serving 1,825 students across Mater Academy Bay Elementary (K-5, 917 students), Mater Academy Bay Middle School (6-8, 518 students), and Mater Academy Bay High School (9-12, 390 students).
The standout school is Mater Academy Bay Middle School, which ranks 53rd out of 1,216 middle schools in Florida (96th percentile, 5 stars) and achieves near-perfect test scores, including 100% proficiency in Geometry and Biology 1 EOCs. Mater Academy Bay Elementary is a consistent performer, ranking 111th out of 2,240 elementary schools (95th percentile, 5 stars) with 3rd-grade math proficiency at 92% and ELA at 90%. Mater Academy Bay High School, while ranked 89th out of 838 high schools (89th percentile, 4 stars), boasts a 100% graduation rate, significantly above the district (93.1%) and state (92.2%) averages. All three schools have chronic absenteeism rates well below state averages, with the elementary (15.4%) and middle (16.4%) schools roughly half the state rate of 31.4%.
Despite 52-59% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, these schools achieve top 5-10% state rankings, indicating an effective instructional model. Spending per student decreases as grade levels increase ($11,472 elementary, $10,034 middle, $9,664 high), yet the high school still delivers strong outcomes. The seamless pipeline from elementary through high school is exceptionally effective, with the middle school accelerating students into high school-level coursework and the high school finishing with a perfect graduation rate and strong improvement trajectory, jumping 68 spots in state rankings over two years.
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