José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy, is a magnet school incorporating grades 6 through 12 in Hialeah, Florida. Established in 1987 as José Martí Middle School, it expanded into a middle and high school in 2011, re-establishing itself as a magnet school.
Serving 1,008 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 95% (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 25:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,008 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (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 1,008 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
2011
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is 0.19, 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
#23 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
90%
38%
Black
5%
21%
White
3%
34%
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
32%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy's ranking?
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is ranked #23 out of 3,662 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?
95% 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?
1,008 students attend Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy students are Hispanic, 5% 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 25:1, 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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