- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Mater Brickell Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mater Brickell Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008984Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Brickell Academy Middle earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools.
- #34 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Florida
- 47.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Brickell Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brickell Academy Middle ranks #34 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mater Brickell Academy Middle grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 120039008984 · Miami, FL Middle · MID · CHARTER
525 enr · 21:1 · 47.7% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Brickell Academy Middle grew from 398 students in 2022-23 to 431 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Brickell Academy Middle 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 525
Mater Brickell Academy Middle
525 students
What this shows Mater Brickell Academy Middle reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Brickell Academy Middle compares
Mater Brickell Academy Middle 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.7% | ▼ 8% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in Florida - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.3%
White 13.7%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Mater Brickell Academy Middle is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mater Brickell Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Brickell Academy Middle'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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Brickell Academy Middle
How many students attend Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
Mater Brickell Academy Middle has 525 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Brickell Academy Middle is 21:1, which is 18% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
47.7% of students at Mater Brickell Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mater Brickell Academy Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 82.3% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Brickell Academy Middle?
Mater Brickell Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mater Brickell Academy Middle rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brickell Academy Middle ranks #34 of 37 middle 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 middle schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Brickell Academy Middle, 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.