- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Cutler Bay, FL
Mater Academy Bay Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Bay Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008615Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Bay Middle School earns 42/100 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 10
- public schools in Cutler Bay · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 57.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy Bay Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Bay Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039008615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Mater Academy Bay Middle School grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120039008615 · Cutler Bay, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
518 enr · 57.6:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy Bay Middle School grew from 451 students in 2022-23 to 487 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy Bay 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 518
Mater Academy Bay Middle School
518 students
What this shows Mater Academy Bay Middle School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy Bay Middle School compares
Mater Academy Bay 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 | 57.6:1 | ▲ 224% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▼ 14% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
57.6:1
students per teacher
- 224% 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
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.6%
White 6.2%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Mater Academy Bay 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 Mater Academy Bay Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy Bay 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Bay Middle School
How many students attend Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Cutler Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay Middle School is 57.6:1, which is 224% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 267% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
44.6% of students at Mater Academy Bay Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Bay Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.6% of enrollment, in Cutler Bay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Bay Middle School?
Mater Academy Bay Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mater Academy Bay Middle School rank among public schools in Cutler Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Bay Middle School ranks #4 of 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cutler Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Academy Bay 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.