Kissimmee Elementary School vs Mater Palms Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kissimmee Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
740 students
Mater Palms Academy
Hialeah Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
866 students
| Measure | Kissimmee Elementary School Kissimmee, Florida | Mater Palms Academy Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1331 of 2,187 | #1376 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22502 of 50,301 | #23188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 740 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.6% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 61% |
| city | Kissimmee | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kissimmee Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 52.8).
- •Mater Palms Academy does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 42%).
- •Kissimmee Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 63%).
- •Kissimmee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.7).
- •Mater Palms Academy is the larger school with 866 students compared with 740.
- •Kissimmee Elementary School is a public school while Mater Palms 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 Kissimmee Elementary School better than Mater Palms Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kissimmee Elementary School ranks higher (53.8 vs 52.8 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 Kissimmee Elementary School and Mater Palms Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kissimmee Elementary School: 740. Mater Palms Academy: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kissimmee Elementary School and Mater Palms Academy rank in Florida?
Kissimmee Elementary School is 1331st of 2,187 and Mater Palms Academy is 1376th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).