- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hialeah, FL
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Lakes Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039006173Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Lakes Middle School ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120039006173 · Hialeah, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
870 enr · 24.9:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy Lakes 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 870
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School
870 students
What this shows Mater Academy Lakes Middle School reports 870 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy Lakes Middle School compares
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 870 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
870
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 870 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
White 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Mater Academy Lakes 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 Lakes Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy Lakes 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 (~870 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Lakes Middle School
How many students attend Mater Academy Lakes Middle School?
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School has 870 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Lakes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Lakes Middle School is 24.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Lakes Middle School?
57.2% of students at Mater Academy Lakes 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 Lakes Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Lakes Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Lakes Middle School?
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mater Academy Lakes Middle School rank among middle schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Lakes Middle School ranks #5 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 Mater Academy Lakes 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.