Biscayne Beach Elementary School vs Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Biscayne Beach Elementary School
Miami Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
525 students
Mater Academy (Miami Beach)
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
586 students
| Measure | Biscayne Beach Elementary School Miami Beach, Florida | Mater Academy (Miami Beach) Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1109 of 2,187 | #886 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18506 of 50,301 | #14597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 525 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 62.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Miami Beach | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Academy (Miami Beach) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 59.5).
- •Biscayne Beach Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Mater Academy (Miami Beach) does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 51%).
- •Biscayne Beach Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 62.3%).
- •Mater Academy (Miami Beach) does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 15.9).
- •Mater Academy (Miami Beach) is the larger school with 586 students compared with 525.
- •Biscayne Beach Elementary School is a public school while Mater Academy (Miami Beach) 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 Biscayne Beach Elementary School better than Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Academy (Miami Beach) ranks higher (65.3 vs 59.5 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 Biscayne Beach Elementary School and Mater Academy (Miami Beach)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami Beach and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Biscayne Beach Elementary School: 525. Mater Academy (Miami Beach): 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Biscayne Beach Elementary School and Mater Academy (Miami Beach) rank in Florida?
Biscayne Beach Elementary School is 1109th of 2,187 and Mater Academy (Miami Beach) is 886th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).