Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
- Public, Magnet
- HIALEAH, FL
Magnet School
Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy
- grade AOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 6-12
- HIALEAH, FL
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 66 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Teachersgrade A
- College Prepgrade A
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C
- Administrationgrade A
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade B minus
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B minus
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Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
90%
Percent Proficient - Math
93%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1230
178 responses
Average ACT
26
63 responses
AP Enrollment
72%
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Home Listings
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Good for Familiesgrade C+
- Housinggrade D+
Median Household Income
$43,181
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,313
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$280,000
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
57%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 7 responsesPoll
57%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 7 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade B minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
959
Free or Reduced Lunch
69%
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 9 responses33%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 9 responses0%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 9 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$49,843
Teachers in First/Second Year
11.1%
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 9 responses56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 9 responses56%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 9 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,595 / year
National
$12,23956%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 9 responses33%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 9 responses67%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 9 responsesSimilar Schools
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Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy Reviews
Rating 3.98 out of 5 66 reviews
Within this school there have been an abundance of teachers who have a genuine passion for what they teach and you see it reflected in their tone when tackling certain topics in their classes and how they interact with students. Though this may be so, the amount of work given to children even before college is a thought to them is unheard of in other schools and thus had led to horrendous mental health across the student body. Yes, we are all very much so prepared for the world ahead, but this was all done at the sacrifice of ourselves. Our priorities get rearranged for this school to have what it wants because we know 'it is good for us.' This pigeonholing is worsened when the few uninterested teachers, insist that they are the only professors that actually matter. A minority, yes, but a very arrogant one. Within both the teachers and students alike, there is a growing narcissism, leading to a tug-o-war between both sides which only ends in psychological and emotional burnout.
I hear a lot that it's an excellent, top school, but to me it's alright. Some of the teachers genuinely care about students' well-being and academics, but others don't care and are either inconsistent or needlessly nitpicky when grading. There's no music class or gym, and the administration is incredibly flaky, not being there when you need them or slapping teachers on the wrist when students complain about them. That said, there are a good amount of STEM courses if that's what you're looking for, and there isn't much in the way of cliques or bullying. Club variety is decent. The administration tends to know about and take action regarding much more minor concerns like dress codes than major ones regarding larger infractions, even when staff is also at fault. A lot of physical aspects of the building could use tune-ups too, but this is not addressed. Only one foreign language option (Spanish), but plenty of AP courses. Overall, an average experience.
I attended Jose Marti Mast for the past six years, and while this school has played a significant role in who I am as a person today, it was not without its faults. JMMA has provided me with a stellar education and teachers dedicated to their students, but it has failed in terms of activities and class unity. Lack of school spirit developed from poorly planned outings and in-school projects, making it harder to create a linked community. When students have concerns, it is challenging to turn to a staff that tends to be just as lost and misinformed as we are. Despite its defects, JMMA has created a competitive environment for the students, which keeps everyone focused on academia and continuously working towards improvement. AP and honors courses are prioritized, and students are encouraged to chase the pursuit of knowledge rigorously. The change I would like to see for the upcoming high schoolers stresses strengthening class bonds and balancing pleasant activities with schoolwork.