Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School serves 332 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30% in FL)
- 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:
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School Overview
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School's student population of 332 students has grown by 84% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
96%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
2%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.1%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
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?
332 students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% 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 37:1, 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.
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