Mater Academy Lakes High School vs Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Academy Lakes High School
Hialeah · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,201 students
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
Miami · Charter high · Grades 6–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Mater Academy Lakes High School Hialeah, Florida | Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 576 | #152 of 576 |
| National rank | #7426 of 16,910 | #5103 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,201 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 1,201 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Hialeah | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 53.6).
- •Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 69.9%).
- •Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 25.0).
- •Mater Academy Lakes High School is the larger school with 1,201 students compared with 1,159.
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 Lakes High School better than Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School ranks higher (62.8 vs 53.6 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 Mater Academy Lakes High School and Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mater Academy Lakes High School: 1,201. Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Academy Lakes High School and Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School rank in Florida?
Mater Academy Lakes High School is 255th of 576 and Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School is 152nd of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).