MATER GARDENS ACADEMY

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Charter School 803 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Gardens Academy, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Mater Academy network, the school operates under the authorization of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment, emphasizing high expectations for student achievement and the implementation of a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in secondary education.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and programs that foster both character development and academic growth. Mater Gardens Academy places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and community engagement, creating a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and students work together to meet individual learning needs. Through its focus on innovation and structured support, the academy strives to maintain a high standard of educational excellence within the local community.

803

Total Students

4.0

Full-Time Teachers

200.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER GARDENS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	770
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	1

Hispanic
770 (95.9%)
White
17 (2.1%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)512-9775
Website:	http://matergardens.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	4.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	200.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 141

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 126

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 143

Grade 5 143