Imater Academy vs James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imater Academy
Hialeah · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Imater Academy Hialeah, Florida | James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1378 of 2,187 | #1292 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23250 of 50,301 | #21871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 590 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 52.7).
- •Imater Academy does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Imater Academy does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 91%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.0).
- •Imater Academy is the larger school with 590 students compared with 452.
- •Imater Academy is a charter school while James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary 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 Imater Academy better than James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary ranks higher (54.7 vs 52.7 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 Imater Academy and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imater Academy: 590. James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imater Academy and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary rank in Florida?
Imater Academy is 1378th of 2,187 and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary is 1292nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).