Mater Academy at ST Cloud vs McKeel Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Academy at ST Cloud
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
612 students
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
| Measure | Mater Academy at ST Cloud Miami, Florida | McKeel Academy Central Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1634 of 2,187 | #303 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #27976 of 50,301 | #4715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 612 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 612.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 86% |
| city | Miami | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKeel Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 45.9).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on math proficiency (86% vs 34.5%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 44.5%).
- •Mater Academy at ST Cloud does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.4% vs 36.4%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 612.0).
- •Mater Academy at ST Cloud is the larger school with 612 students compared with 610.
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 Mater Academy at ST Cloud better than McKeel Academy Central?
On the Success Index (US), McKeel Academy Central ranks higher (80.5 vs 45.9 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 Mater Academy at ST Cloud and McKeel Academy Central?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Miami and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mater Academy at ST Cloud: 612. McKeel Academy Central: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Academy at ST Cloud and McKeel Academy Central rank in Florida?
Mater Academy at ST Cloud is 1634th of 2,187 and McKeel Academy Central is 303rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).