Mater Academy Bay Middle School

22025 Sw 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33190
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Top 30%
Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Mater Academy Bay Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 50:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mater Academy Bay Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mater Academy Bay Middle School's student population of 451 students has grown by 109% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 125% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
451 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Mater Academy Bay Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Academy Bay Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#786 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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66%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mater Academy Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
67%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mater Academy Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mater Academy Bay Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
50:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
87%
37%
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Black
2%
21%
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White
9%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mater Academy Bay Middle School's ranking?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School is ranked #786 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
451 students attend Mater Academy Bay Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mater Academy Bay Middle School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School has a student ration of 50:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Academy Bay Middle School offer ?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mater Academy Bay Middle School part of?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 50:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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