Knights Point K-8 vs Mater Palms Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knights Point K-8
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,239 students
Mater Palms Academy
Hialeah Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
866 students
| Measure | Knights Point K-8 Kissimmee, Florida | Mater Palms Academy Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2157 of 2,187 | #1376 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #43654 of 50,301 | #23188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,239 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 1,239 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Kissimmee | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Palms Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 21.9).
- •Mater Palms Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63% vs 82.7%).
- •Knights Point K-8 does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.7).
- •Knights Point K-8 is the larger school with 1,239 students compared with 866.
- •Knights Point K-8 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 Knights Point K-8 better than Mater Palms Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Palms Academy ranks higher (52.8 vs 21.9 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 Knights Point K-8 and Mater Palms Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knights Point K-8: 1,239. Mater Palms Academy: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knights Point K-8 and Mater Palms Academy rank in Florida?
Knights Point K-8 is 2157th of 2,187 and Mater Palms Academy is 1376th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).