Ben Sheppard Elementary School vs Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 933 m 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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Hialeah Gardens · Charter high · Grades 9–12
315 students
| Measure | Ben Sheppard Elementary School Hialeah, Florida | Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1149 of 2,187 | #219 of 576 |
| National rank | #19094 of 50,301 | #6528 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 927 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 57.2).
- •Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.2% vs 78.4%).
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.0).
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School is the larger school with 927 students compared with 315.
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School is a public school while Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment 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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ben Sheppard Elementary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 57.2 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
About 933 m in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School: 927. Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Sheppard Elementary School and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy rank in Florida?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School is 1149th of 2,187 and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is 219th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).