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Elementary· 514 schools in district

MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)

8625 BYRON AVE, MIAMI, FL 33141MIAMI-DADE →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
614
Students
Total enrolled
$13,537
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 17% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 614 students in grades KG–08 in MIAMI, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,537 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH) is a large elementary in MIAMI, Florida, serving grades KG–08 with 614 students. The district invests $13,537 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)

614
Total Students
18.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
66%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution303 male · 311 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility66%
National avg 52% · 403 students
Student Composition
15%
82%
Asian1%
White15%
Hispanic / Latino82%
Black2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120039007922

Academic Outcomes at MATER ACADEMY (MIAMI BEACH)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33141

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,537Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,537
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,956
Student Support$2,572
Administration$1,624
Operations$2,030
Other$1,354
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,537 spent per student, an estimated $5,997 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
57%
State government
23.3%
Local (property tax)
57.2%
Federal programs
19.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NORMAN S. EDELCUP/SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTERKEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOLSOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
↓
Middle
HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHCORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLMIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
+21 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyMiami-Dade County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMIAMI-DADE →
Phone: (305)864-2889
NCES ID: 120039007922
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MIAMI seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in MIAMI-DADE
High
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGH
4,368 students · 09–12
49% FRL
High
CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3,243 students · 08–12
● 53 opp34% FRL
High
SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
3,145 students · 09–12
● 37 opp73% FRL
High
MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,905 students · 09–12
69% FRL
High
BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH
2,854 students · 08–12
56% FRL
High
CORAL GABLES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,824 students · 09–12
● 57 opp52% FRL
High
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,756 students · 09–12
59% FRL
High
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
2,671 students · 08–12
● 47 opp34% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8625 BYRON AVE, MIAMI, FL 33141
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.