MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)

www.materbeach.com

Charter School 586 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Academy Miami Beach, located in the North Beach area of Miami, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the extensive Mater Academy network—a highly regarded system of charter schools in Florida—the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students, often focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) integration, while maintaining a strong foundation in the humanities to ensure a well-rounded education.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. Mater Academy Miami Beach strives to create a supportive, personalized learning environment where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, sports, and leadership programs. By fostering a culture of high expectations and accountability, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in competitive higher education institutions and future careers, all while maintaining a strong connection to the local Miami Beach community.

586

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	471
Black	9
Asian	3
Two or More	7

Hispanic
471 (80.4%)
White
96 (16.4%)
Black
9 (1.5%)
Two or More
7 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)

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)864-2889
Website:	http://www.materbeach.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	586
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 62

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 63

Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	81
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	63
Grade 8	40

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	51.9%
Male	282	48.1%

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