Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School vs Mater International Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Mater International Academy
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
179 students
| Measure | Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School Miami, Florida | Mater International Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1723 of 2,187 | #1589 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29675 of 50,301 | #27161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 294 | 179 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 179 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater International Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 43.4).
- •Mater International Academy does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Mater International Academy does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 37%).
- •Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 98.3%).
- •Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.4).
- •Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 179.
- •Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is a public school while Mater International Academy 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 Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School better than Mater International Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mater International Academy ranks higher (47.0 vs 43.4 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 Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School and Mater International Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School: 294. Mater International Academy: 179. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School and Mater International Academy rank in Florida?
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School is 1723rd of 2,187 and Mater International Academy is 1589th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).