Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School vs Mater Academy Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 434 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
Cutler Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
731 students
Mater Academy Bay Elementary
Cutler Bay · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
917 students
| Measure | Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School Cutler Bay, Florida | Mater Academy Bay Elementary Cutler Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #876 of 2,187 | #828 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14383 of 50,301 | #13441 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 731 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 917.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| city | Cutler Bay | Cutler Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Academy Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 65.6).
- •Mater Academy Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 59%).
- •Mater Academy Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 53.4%).
- •Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 917.0).
- •Mater Academy Bay Elementary is the larger school with 917 students compared with 731.
- •Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is a public school while Mater Academy Bay Elementary 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 Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School better than Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Academy Bay Elementary ranks higher (67.0 vs 65.6 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 Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School and Mater Academy Bay Elementary?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Cutler Bay and Cutler Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School: 731. Mater Academy Bay Elementary: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School and Mater Academy Bay Elementary rank in Florida?
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is 876th of 2,187 and Mater Academy Bay Elementary is 828th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).