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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 33190


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518
Students
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5-star school
Top rankedMater Academy Bay Middle School53rd of 1,224 Florida middle schools
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Biggest riser
Mater Academy Bay Middle School up 8 spots statewide this year
Summary:

In zip code 33190 (Cutler Bay, FL), there is one middle school, Mater Academy Bay Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 with 518 students, and it stands out as a top-performing institution within the Miami-Dade school district.

Mater Academy Bay Middle School is a standout school on a state level, consistently ranking in the top 5% of all Florida middle schools over the last three school years, earning a 5-star rating each year. Its best rank was 53rd out of 1,216 schools for the 2025-2026 school year. The school significantly outperforms both the district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, in 8th Grade Science, the school's 80% proficiency is 31 points higher than the district (49%) and 28 points higher than the state (52%). The school also excels in advanced coursework, with perfect 100% proficiency rates in Geometry and Biology 1, and a 99% rate in Algebra 1, indicating exceptional preparation for high-school-level classes.

Key metrics highlight the school's effectiveness. The chronic absenteeism rate is 16.4%, dramatically lower than the district's 28.2% and the state's 31.4%, which is a strong factor in its academic success. Despite 52.7% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school maintains uniformly high proficiency across all subjects and grades, with most scores exceeding 85%. This consistent, well-rounded performance, combined with low absenteeism and high achievement in advanced coursework, makes Mater Academy Bay Middle School a top choice for families in the area.

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