Serving 590 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Imater Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Imater Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Imater Academy's student population of 590 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
590 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1999
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering confident leaders of tomorrow.
School Rankings
Imater Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Imater Academy is 0.04, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
98%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imater Academy's ranking?
Imater Academy is ranked #1749 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Imater Academy often compared to?
Imater Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlane Elementary School, James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Imater Academy?
590 students attend Imater Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Imater Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Imater Academy?
Imater Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Imater Academy offer ?
Imater Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Imater Academy part of?
Imater Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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