Ben Sheppard Elementary School vs Mater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Sheppard Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
927 students
Mater Academy
Hialeah Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
1,521 students
| Measure | Ben Sheppard Elementary School Hialeah, Florida | Mater Academy Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 2,187 | #1134 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #19094 of 50,301 | #18926 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 927 | 1,521 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 76% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.6 vs 58.9).
- •Mater Academy does better on math proficiency (76% vs 61%).
- •Mater Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 58%).
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 92.6%).
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.4).
- •Mater Academy is the larger school with 1,521 students compared with 927.
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public school while Mater Academy 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School better than Mater Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ben Sheppard Elementary School and Mater Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School: 927. Mater Academy: 1,521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Sheppard Elementary School and Mater Academy rank in Florida?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School is 1149th of 2,187 and Mater Academy is 1134th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).