- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Mater Academy East Preparatory
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy East Preparatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007242Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy East Preparatory earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #129 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy East Preparatory has class sizes larger than 85% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy East Preparatory ranks #129 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Mater Academy East Preparatory shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120039007242 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
22 enr · 22:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy East Preparatory shrank from 22 students in 2022-23 to 20 in 2023-24 (-9.1%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy East Preparatory 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 22
Mater Academy East Preparatory
22 students
What this shows Mater Academy East Preparatory reports 22 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy East Preparatory compares
Mater Academy East Preparatory is a shrinking 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 85% in Florida - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.2%
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 East Preparatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy East Preparatory'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 other 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 (~22 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy East Preparatory
How many students attend Mater Academy East Preparatory?
Mater Academy East Preparatory has 22 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 22 (2022-23) → 20 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy East Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy East Preparatory is 22:1, which is 24% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy East Preparatory?
68.2% of students at Mater Academy East Preparatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy East Preparatory?
Mater Academy East Preparatory has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 East Preparatory rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy East Preparatory ranks #129 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Academy East Preparatory, 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.