Mater International Academy: Miami (2026 List)

About Mater International Academy

Mater International Academy is at 2350 NW 17th Ave, Miami, FL 33142, operating as a public charter school within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Kindergarten through grade 5 are served here. The school enrolls 198 students — one of the smallest campuses in this group. The student-teacher ratio is 22:1 with 9 full-time equivalent teachers. Female students account for 53% of enrollment and males 47%. State testing shows 47% of students scored at or above proficient in math and 42% achieved reading proficiency, both below district and state averages. Mater International Academy is a Cognia-accredited K–5 charter school in Miami's Allapattah neighborhood with 98% economically disadvantaged enrollment — the highest poverty rate among the Mater campuses in this group — serving a predominantly Hispanic student population. The school's very high poverty rate and small teacher headcount reflect a lean operational model within the broader Mater charter network. Market activity near campus reflects pricing near $620,000 across the Miami-Dade market. Mater International Academy ranks #1,022 in Florida Elementary Schools, with room for academic growth relative to higher-performing Mater campuses.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%

Reading 42%

State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 42% in Reading.

9

Full-time Teachers

22 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

198

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.51%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 97.98%

Black 1.52%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

0.51%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

97.98%

Black

1.52%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 198

52.53%

104 Female

47.47%

94 Male

Student Population

198 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

198 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Mater International Academy Contact Information

Address

3405 NW 27TH AVE, MIAMI, FL 33142

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Phone

(305) 638-8016

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Website

http://www.materinternational.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Mater International Academy is marking April 2026 with a series of successful community-building events and student recognition ceremonies. The campus is currently highlighting its commitment to providing a culturally rich and academically challenging environment for its diverse student body. By fostering a strong connection between home and school, the campus continues to help students achieve their full potential while celebrating the milestones of the current academic year with pride and academic excellence.

FAQ

Q1. Does Mater International Academy provide art classes?

Ans. Mater International Academy offers painting, music, and creative arts activities for students.

Q2. Are family nights held at Mater International Academy?

Ans. Mater International Academy organizes literacy nights and cultural community events throughout the year.

Q3. Does Mater International Academy have a student council?

Ans. Students at Mater International Academy can participate in leadership and student council activities.

Q4. What technology resources are available at Mater International Academy?

Ans. Classrooms at Mater International Academy are equipped with laptops and interactive learning technology.

Q5. Does Mater International Academy offer sports activities?

Ans. Students at Mater International Academy can participate in sports and physical activity programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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