Mount Sinai Medical Center is a hospital located at 4300 Alton Road in Miami Beach, Florida, and is the largest private, independent not-for-profit teaching hospital in Florida. The institution was incorporated on March 11, 1946, and opened on its current location on December 4, 1949.
Serving 151 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mater At Mount Sinai ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 151 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5% in FL)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater At Mount Sinai ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mater At Mount Sinai's student population of 151 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
151 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1946
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mater At Mount Sinai is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
19%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mater At Mount Sinai often compared to?
Mater At Mount Sinaiis often viewed alongside schools like North Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater At Mount Sinai?
151 students attend Mater At Mount Sinai.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Mater At Mount Sinai students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater At Mount Sinai?
Mater At Mount Sinai has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater At Mount Sinai offer ?
Mater At Mount Sinai offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater At Mount Sinai part of?
Mater At Mount Sinai is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater At Mount Sinai located?
Mater At Mount Sinai is located in the Nautilus neighborhood of Miami Beach, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Nautilus.
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