Hickory Tree Elementary School vs Mater Academy at ST Cloud
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Tree Elementary School
Saint Cloud · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,078 students
Mater Academy at ST Cloud
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
612 students
| Measure | Hickory Tree Elementary School Saint Cloud, Florida | Mater Academy at ST Cloud Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 2,187 | #1634 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #17425 of 50,301 | #27976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,078 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 3.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 612.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 34.5% |
| city | Saint Cloud | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 45.9).
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 34.5%).
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44.5%).
- •Mater Academy at ST Cloud does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 47.7%).
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 612.0).
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 612.
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School is a public school while Mater Academy at ST Cloud 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 Hickory Tree Elementary School better than Mater Academy at ST Cloud?
On the Success Index (US), Hickory Tree Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 45.9 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 Hickory Tree Elementary School and Mater Academy at ST Cloud?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Saint Cloud and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Tree Elementary School: 1,078. Mater Academy at ST Cloud: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Tree Elementary School and Mater Academy at ST Cloud rank in Florida?
Hickory Tree Elementary School is 1043rd of 2,187 and Mater Academy at ST Cloud is 1634th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).