Everglades Preparatory Academy vs Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
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.
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Homestead · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
374 students
Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,165 students
| Measure | Everglades Preparatory Academy Homestead, Florida | Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 563 | #1997 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7164 of 15,369 | #36037 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 374 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Everglades Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 33.8).
- •Everglades Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Everglades Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 40%).
- •Everglades Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 67.1%).
- •Everglades Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 18.8).
- •Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 374.
- •Everglades Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is a public 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy better than Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Everglades Preparatory Academy ranks higher (52.1 vs 33.8 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Everglades Preparatory Academy: 374. Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Everglades Preparatory Academy and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center rank in Florida?
Everglades Preparatory Academy is 324th of 563 and Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center is 1997th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).