MATER ACADEMY

7700 NW 98TH ST
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016

www.materelementary.com

Charter School 1,521 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mater Academy, located at 7700 NW 98th St in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, is a prominent public charter school serving elementary-aged students. As part of the expansive Mater Academy network, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum and its commitment to fostering a high-quality educational environment. The school emphasizes a strong foundation in core subjects while often integrating specialized programs to support student achievement and college readiness from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, Mater Academy is known for its vibrant community atmosphere and its dedication to parental involvement. The school utilizes a structured, data-driven approach to instruction, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By providing a safe, technology-rich environment and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

1,521

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	1,493
Black	10
Asian	4
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,493 (98.2%)
White
10 (0.7%)
Black
10 (0.7%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)
Two or More
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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)698-9900
Website:	http://www.materelementary.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	1,521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 225

Grade 1 294

Grade 2 284

Grade 3 253

Grade 4 244

Grade 5 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	225
Grade 1	294
Grade 2	284
Grade 3	253
Grade 4	244
Grade 5	221

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	815	53.6%
Male	706	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)