Enrollment
332
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039008983Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School earns 0/100 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.
- #37 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Lakes Collegiate 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, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School ranks #37 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
47.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+166% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is a mid-sized charter middle school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 332 students.
Class loads run heavy: 47.4:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 166% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.0% free-meal eligibility runs 52% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 332 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #117, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School compares
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 47.4:1 | ▲ 166% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 52% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 332 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
332
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
47.4:1
students per teacher
- 166% 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.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
White 2.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~332 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School
How many students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School has 332 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is 47.4:1, which is 166% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 202% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
25.0% of students at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School ranks #37 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.
Is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School a good school?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School earns 0/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Lakes Collegiate 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.
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