Mater Academy Charter Middle School vs Palm Springs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Academy Charter Middle School
Hialeah Gardens · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,219 students
Palm Springs Middle School
Hialeah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
| Measure | Mater Academy Charter Middle School Hialeah Gardens, Florida | Palm Springs Middle School Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 563 | #365 of 563 |
| National rank | #6110 of 15,369 | #7985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,219 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 1,219 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 46% |
| city | Hialeah Gardens | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Academy Charter Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 48.5).
- •Mater Academy Charter Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 46%).
- •Mater Academy Charter Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 44%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 83.9%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 25.9).
- •Mater Academy Charter Middle School is the larger school with 1,219 students compared with 698.
- •Mater Academy Charter Middle School is a charter school while Palm Springs Middle School is a public 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 Mater Academy Charter Middle School better than Palm Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Academy Charter Middle School ranks higher (57.1 vs 48.5 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 Charter Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hialeah Gardens and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mater Academy Charter Middle School: 1,219. Palm Springs Middle School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Academy Charter Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School rank in Florida?
Mater Academy Charter Middle School is 275th of 563 and Palm Springs Middle School is 365th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).