Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary vs Mater International Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
Mater International Preparatory
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
212 students
| Measure | Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary Miami, Florida | Mater International Preparatory Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1839 of 2,187 | #235 of 563 |
| National rank | #32192 of 50,301 | #5415 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 353 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater International Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 39.6).
- •Mater International Preparatory does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Mater International Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 85.8%).
- •Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 26.5).
- •Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary is the larger school with 353 students compared with 212.
- •Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary 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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary better than Mater International Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Mater International Preparatory ranks higher (60.3 vs 39.6 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 Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary and Mater International Preparatory?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary: 353. Mater International Preparatory: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary and Mater International Preparatory rank in Florida?
Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary is 1839th of 2,187 and Mater International Preparatory is 235th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).