Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School serves 180 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School's student population of 180 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School 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
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
180 students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School offer ?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School part of?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School located?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is located in the Town Square neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Town Square.
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