Mater Gardens Academy
Mater Gardens Academy
About This School
Preschool | Grades PK-5 | Dade
Mater Gardens Academy is located in Hialeah, FL and is one of 301 elementary schools in Dade School District. It is a charter school that serves 547 students in grades PK-5.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Mater Gardens Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Mater Gardens Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Mater Gardens Academy had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mater Gardens Academy's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Mater Gardens Academy did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Florida in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Mater Gardens Academy's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Mater Gardens Academy had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Mater Gardens Academy's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mother Of Our Redeemer Catholic School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Palm Springs North Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Spanish Lake Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Coral Cove Elementary School 1.9 miles |  |
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| Bob Graham Education Center 2 miles | |
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Marih Che: As a teacher I have dealt with many school settings, as a mother I have raised my children in the Miami Dade County school system. In both I have never dealt with a better group of teachers and administrators. I have three children in the school and I love it. My children are doing great both socially and academics. I am grateful to have found this school and the High School Mater Lakes where my older child attends in the new building.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 547
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Mater Gardens Academy had 48% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Florida had 56% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
90%
White
7%
Black
2%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
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Dade District Spending
$9,093Per Pupil
The Dade spends $9,093 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 34% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Dade District
21:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Mater Gardens Academy had 21 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Florida average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the FCAT
What is it?
The FCAT is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 3 through 10 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in science, and in grades 4, 8, and 10 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students score at one of five levels, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3 (grade level).
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8 out of 10
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