Overview

Mater Gardens Academy is a public charter school in Hialeah, FL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and 15 sports. It is one of 564 schools in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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School Rating

Mater Gardens Academy is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels.
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About the School

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Neighborhood

9010 Northwest 178th Lane
Hialeah, FL 33018
School leader: MR. LOURDES ISLA-MARRERO
(305) 512-9775
(305) 512-3708
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