Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Mater Academy At St Cloud ranks 1376 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mater Academy At St Cloud is a public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in Saint Cloud, Florida, with a student population of 546. The school is part of the Osceola school district, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Mater Academy At St Cloud generally performs better than the Osceola district and the state average on standardized tests, particularly in Algebra 1 (92% proficient or better vs. 47% district and 55% state) and Civics (71% proficient or better vs. 65% district and 67% state), the school faces significant challenges. It has a much higher chronic absenteeism rate (41.1%) compared to nearby schools like Canoe Creek K-8 (17%) and Hickory Tree Elementary (24.1%), as well as the state average. Additionally, the school's performance in English Language Arts and Math is mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state, while others are below.

Mater Academy At St Cloud has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment (68.86%) and significant White (19.78%) and African American (4.4%) representation. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 1376 out of 2256 Florida elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 1626 out of 2240 in 2022-2023, in contrast to some of the nearby schools like Harmony Community School and Canoe Creek K-8, which have maintained higher rankings and ratings. The school's spending per student has also decreased over the years, from $11,720 in 2019-2020 to $8,398 in 2022-2023, which is lower than some of the nearby traditional public schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143

(305) 343-2434

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
1376^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,398

Student/teacher ratio: 40.4

Number of students: 607

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

71.0%

White:

17.8%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Academy At St Cloud ranks worse than 61% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 13^th among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.65. (See more...)

Compare Details Mater Academy At St Cloud ranks better than 55.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.5. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71%), White (17.8%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy At St Cloud is 40.4. 43 elementary schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mater Academy At St Cloud employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy At St Cloud is $8,398. 38 elementary schools in the Osceola School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy At St Cloud was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy At St Cloud 535^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Mater Academy At St Cloud in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	19.27	1854^th	2247	17.5%
2022	21.56	1808^th	2219	18.5%
2023	29.51	1626^th	2240	27.4%
2024	38.65	1376^th	2256	39.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	25.79	855^th	1136	24.7%
2022	41.76	658^th	1148	42.7%
2023	41.22	689^th	1177	41.5%
2024	53.50	535^th	1196	55.3%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	29	2	1	54	0	0	4	90
2020	59	21	6	127	1	1	5	220
2021	73	14	3	168	1	1	9	269
2022	85	19	5	259	0	1	12	381
2023	108	24	16	376	0	2	20	546
2024	108	31	16	431	1	2	18	607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	90	6.0	15.0	46.7
2020	220	14.0	15.7	59.5
2021	269	15.0	17.9	60.6
2022	381	21.0	18.1	57.7
2023	546	25.0	21.8	64.5
2024	607	15.0	40.4	64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	90	6.0	15.0	46.7
2020	220	14.0	15.7	59.5
2021	269	15.0	17.9	60.6
2022	381	21.0	18.1	57.7
2023	546	25.0	21.8	64.5
2024	607	15.0	40.4	64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater Academy At St Cloud

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,412 (11.1%)	$19,345 (88.9%)	$21,756
2020	$2,026 (17.3%)	$9,694 (82.7%)	$11,720
2021	$338 (3.9%)	$8,393 (96.1%)	$8,732
2022	$380 (5.2%)	$6,960 (94.8%)	$7,341
2023	$842 (10.0%)	$7,556 (90.0%)	$8,398

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater Academy At St Cloud

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	90	546	506.7%
African American	2	24	1100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	16	1500%
Hispanic	54	376	596.3%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	29	108	272.4%
Two or More Races	4	20	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	64.5%	17.8%

Schools Near Mater Academy At St Cloud

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 587-8348	342	22	15.5	80.4%	38 (11.1%)	203 (59.4%)	85 (24.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.1%)	63.1	796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%		52.4	1036^th of 2240 public elementary schools	53.8%	240	58.0	63.0	67.0	69.0	68.0	56.0	74.0	61.0	60.0	67.0	57.0	23.0	30.0	38.0	70.0			77.0	$10,205	$1,195	$9,010
Somerset Academy Elementary South Campus	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 404-7616	349	14	24.9	37.8%	21 (6.0%)	26 (7.4%)	280 (80.2%)	15 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)	93.9	76^th of 2256 public elementary schools	96.6%		92.9	99^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.6%	23	80.0	84.0	84.0				82.0	96.0	89.0				72.0						$9,328	$743	$8,585
Somerset Parkland Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(954) 718-3391	945	0	19.9	23.4%	431 (45.6%)	55 (5.8%)	340 (36.0%)	78 (8.3%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.0%)	86.3	276^th of 2256 public elementary schools	87.8%		81.8	370^th of 2240 public elementary schools	83.5%	94	84.0	70.0	79.0	86.0	78.0	79.0	91.0	79.0	69.0	62.0	82.0	75.0	57.0	62.0	70.0	100.0	100.0	79.0	$8,570	$485	$8,085
Somerset Academy Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	416	25	16.5	75.5%	43 (10.3%)	40 (9.6%)	329 (79.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		21.7	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	417	53.0	50.0	34.0				64.0	60.0	38.0				21.0						$11,167	$738	$10,428
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 978-3397	513	22	23.3	61.2%	111 (21.6%)	37 (7.2%)	341 (66.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.5%)	41.9	1293^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	42.7%		49	1120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.0%	173	59.0	42.0	63.0	61.0	74.0	55.0	59.0	37.0	43.0	57.0	85.0	46.0	30.0	50.0	94.0			91.0	$7,778	$486	$7,292
Mater Academy At St Cloud	Public, Charter	K-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 343-2434	607	15	40.4	64.9%	108 (17.8%)	31 (5.1%)	431 (71.0%)	16 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (3.0%)	38.6	1376^th of 2256 public elementary schools	39.0%		29.5	1626^th of 2240 public elementary schools	27.4%	250	49.0	46.0	48.0	65.0	59.0	54.0	44.0	49.0	35.0	47.0	29.0	58.0	51.0	42.0	92.0			71.0	$8,398	$842	$7,556
Doral Academy North Charter Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Drive	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 995-1000	114	5	22.8	2.6%	8 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	103 (90.4%)	3 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ludlam Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6639 SW 74th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 667-5551	271	20	13.5	53.1%	12 (4.4%)	43 (15.9%)	207 (76.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	64	772^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	65.8%		68.3	654^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.8%	118	50.0	59.0	64.0				67.0	76.0	62.0				51.0						$16,226	$3,136	$13,090
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	5876 SW 68th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 740-0509	504	25	20.1	23.2%	40 (7.9%)	10 (2.0%)	449 (89.1%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97.6	13^th of 2256 public elementary schools	99.4%		98	8^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	84.0	87.0	96.0				95.0	94.0	96.0				86.0						$10,628	$336	$10,292
South Miami K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	6800 SW 60th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 667-8847	549	37	14.8	46.1%	39 (7.1%)	72 (13.1%)	426 (77.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	55.3	962^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.4%		60	841^st of 2240 public elementary schools	62.5%	121	54.0	53.0	63.0	60.0	76.0	78.0	47.0	64.0	62.0	56.0	65.0	67.0	48.0	72.0	93.0			85.0	$14,556	$2,150	$12,405

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy At St Cloud

Is Mater Academy At St Cloud a good school?

Mater Academy At St Cloud ranks 1376^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mater Academy At St Cloud in?

Osceola

How many students attend Mater Academy At St Cloud?

In the 2023-24 school year, 607 students attended Mater Academy At St Cloud.

What is the racial makeup of Mater Academy At St Cloud?

Students at Mater Academy At St Cloud are 71% Hispanic, 18% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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