Jose de Diego Middle School vs Mater International Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 541 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jose de Diego Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Mater International Preparatory
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
212 students
| Measure | Jose de Diego Middle School Miami, Florida | Mater International Preparatory Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 563 | #235 of 563 |
| National rank | #13086 of 15,369 | #5415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 647 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater International Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 23.7).
- •Mater International Preparatory does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Mater International Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 21%).
- •Jose de Diego Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 85.8%).
- •Jose de Diego Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 26.5).
- •Jose de Diego Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 212.
- •Jose de Diego Middle School is a public school while Mater International Preparatory 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 Jose de Diego Middle School better than Mater International Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Mater International Preparatory ranks higher (60.3 vs 23.7 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 Jose de Diego Middle School and Mater International Preparatory?
About 541 m in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jose de Diego Middle School: 647. Mater International Preparatory: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jose de Diego Middle School and Mater International Preparatory rank in Florida?
Jose de Diego Middle School is 539th of 563 and Mater International Preparatory is 235th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).