Celebration K-8 vs Mater Palms Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Celebration K-8
Celebration · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,498 students
Mater Palms Academy
Hialeah Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
866 students
| Measure | Celebration K-8 Celebration, Florida | Mater Palms Academy Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 2,187 | #1376 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4754 of 50,301 | #23188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,498 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 61% |
| city | Celebration | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Celebration K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 52.8).
- •Celebration K-8 does better on math proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Celebration K-8 does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 55%).
- •Celebration K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 63%).
- •Celebration K-8 does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.7).
- •Celebration K-8 is the larger school with 1,498 students compared with 866.
- •Celebration K-8 is a public school while Mater Palms 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 Celebration K-8 better than Mater Palms Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Celebration K-8 ranks higher (80.4 vs 52.8 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 Celebration K-8 and Mater Palms Academy?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Celebration and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Celebration K-8: 1,498. Mater Palms Academy: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Celebration K-8 and Mater Palms Academy rank in Florida?
Celebration K-8 is 306th of 2,187 and Mater Palms Academy is 1376th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).