Imater Academy Middle School vs James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 886 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Imater Academy Middle School
Hialeah · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
783 students
James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
| Measure | Imater Academy Middle School Hialeah, Florida | James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #325 of 563 | #1292 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7187 of 15,369 | #21871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 783 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 783 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 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 52.0).
- •Imater Academy Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Imater Academy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 76.6%).
- •James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 25.3).
- •Imater Academy Middle School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 452.
- •Imater Academy Middle School 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 Middle School 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 52.0 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 Middle School and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Imater Academy Middle School: 783. James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Imater Academy Middle School and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary rank in Florida?
Imater Academy Middle School is 325th of 563 and James H. Bright Elementary/J.w. Johnson Elementary is 1292nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).