MATER GROVE ACADEMY

www.matergroveacademy.com

Charter School 1,233 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Mater Grove Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Operating under the umbrella of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, the academy serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for its focus on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating technology and fostering a strong sense of community among its students, faculty, and families.

As part of the Mater Academy network, the school follows a philosophy centered on high expectations and personalized instruction to help students achieve their academic potential. The campus on SW 32nd Avenue serves as a local hub for families in the surrounding area, offering a structured educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging the resources of the Miami-Dade school district, Mater Grove Academy aims to combine the innovative management typical of charter schools with the accountability and standards of the public school system.

1,233

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER GROVE ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	1,156
Black	16
Asian	4
Two or More	8

Hispanic
1,156 (93.8%)
White
49 (4.0%)
Black
16 (1.3%)
Two or More
8 (0.6%)
Asian
4 (0.3%)

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)442-4992
Website:	http://www.matergroveacademy.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	89

* 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 129

Grade 1 133

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 148

Grade 5 145

Grade 6 125

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER GROVE ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	129
Grade 1	133
Grade 2	144
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	148
Grade 5	145
Grade 6	125
Grade 7	144
Grade 8	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER GROVE ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	645	52.3%
Male	588	47.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)