- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+41.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 120039008983 · Miami, FL Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
332 enr · 47.4:1 · 25.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+41.7%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy 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 332
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School
332 students
What this shows Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School reports 332 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School compares
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~332 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 75.
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.
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.