- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hialeah, FL
Imater Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Imater Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008223Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imater Academy Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- middle schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 71.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 81.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Imater Academy Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imater Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Imater Academy Middle School grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 783 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 120039008223 · Hialeah, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
783 enr · 71.2:1 · 81.1% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Imater Academy Middle School grew from 741 students in 2022-23 to 783 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imater Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 783
Imater Academy Middle School
783 students
What this shows Imater Academy Middle School reports 783 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imater Academy Middle School compares
Imater Academy Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 71.2:1 | ▲ 300% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.1% | ▲ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 783 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
71.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
783
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
71.2:1
students per teacher
- 300% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.2%
African American 1.0%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.6, Imater Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imater Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imater Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~783 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imater Academy Middle School
How many students attend Imater Academy Middle School?
Imater Academy Middle School has 783 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 741 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imater Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imater Academy Middle School is 71.2:1, which is 300% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 354% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imater Academy Middle School?
81.1% of students at Imater Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imater Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Imater Academy Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.2% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imater Academy Middle School?
Imater Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imater Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Imater Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Imater Academy Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.