Mater Academy Kiwanis serves 197 students in grades Kindergarten-7.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 197 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Academy Kiwanis ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Mater Academy Kiwanis's student population of 197 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
197 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mater Academy Kiwanis is 0.13, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mater Academy Kiwanis?
197 students attend Mater Academy Kiwanis.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mater Academy Kiwanis students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy Kiwanis?
Mater Academy Kiwanis has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Academy Kiwanis offer ?
Mater Academy Kiwanis offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Mater Academy Kiwanis part of?
Mater Academy Kiwanis is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater Academy Kiwanis located?
Mater Academy Kiwanis is located in the Town Square neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Town Square.
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