Deerwood Elementary School vs Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerwood Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
536 students
| Measure | Deerwood Elementary School Kissimmee, Florida | Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1652 of 2,187 | #571 of 576 |
| National rank | #28378 of 50,301 | #16012 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 422 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | – |
| Math proficiency | 45% | – |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 15.3).
- •Deerwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.5% vs 78%).
- •Deerwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 28.2).
- •Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is the larger school with 536 students compared with 422.
- •Deerwood Elementary School is a public school while Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High 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 Deerwood Elementary School better than Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
On the Success Index (US), Deerwood Elementary School ranks higher (45.3 vs 15.3 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 Deerwood Elementary School and Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerwood Elementary School: 422. Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerwood Elementary School and Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High rank in Florida?
Deerwood Elementary School is 1652nd of 2,187 and Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is 571st of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).