Ada Merritt K-8 Center vs Mater Academy Kiwanis
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 667 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
780 students
Mater Academy Kiwanis
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | Ada Merritt K-8 Center Miami, Florida | Mater Academy Kiwanis Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 2,187 | #2018 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1772 of 50,301 | #36861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 780 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | – |
| Math proficiency | 92% | – |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ada Merritt K-8 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.6 vs 32.6).
- •Ada Merritt K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 97.5%).
- •Mater Academy Kiwanis does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.6).
- •Ada Merritt K-8 Center is the larger school with 780 students compared with 236.
- •Ada Merritt K-8 Center is a public school while Mater Academy Kiwanis is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ada Merritt K-8 Center better than Mater Academy Kiwanis?
On the Success Index (US), Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks higher (86.6 vs 32.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ada Merritt K-8 Center and Mater Academy Kiwanis?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center: 780. Mater Academy Kiwanis: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ada Merritt K-8 Center and Mater Academy Kiwanis rank in Florida?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center is 88th of 2,187 and Mater Academy Kiwanis is 2018th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).