José Martà MAST 6-12 Academy, is a magnet school incorporating grades 6 through 12 in Hialeah, Florida. Established in 1987 as José Martà Middle School, it expanded into a middle and high school in 2011, re-establishing itself as a magnet school.
Serving 926 students in grades 6-12, Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 926 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy's student population of 926 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
926 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 3704 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
91%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Marty The Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy's ranking?
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is ranked #21 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy?
The graduation rate of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy?
926 students attend Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy?
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy offer ?
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy part of?
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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