Brownsville Middle School vs Mater International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownsville Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
Mater International Academy
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
179 students
| Measure | Brownsville Middle School Miami, Florida | Mater International Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 563 | #1589 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12259 of 15,369 | #27161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 477 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 64.5% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 28.2).
- •Mater International Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 37%).
- •Mater International Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 26%).
- •Brownsville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Brownsville Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.4).
- •Brownsville Middle School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 179.
- •Brownsville Middle School is a public school while Mater International 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 Brownsville Middle School better than Mater International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mater International Academy ranks higher (47.0 vs 28.2 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 Brownsville Middle School and Mater International Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownsville Middle School: 477. Mater International Academy: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownsville Middle School and Mater International Academy rank in Florida?
Brownsville Middle School is 517th of 563 and Mater International Academy is 1589th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).