Mater Academy Lakes Middle School vs Palm Springs North Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 925 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School
Hialeah · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
870 students
Palm Springs North Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,422 students
| Measure | Mater Academy Lakes Middle School Hialeah, Florida | Palm Springs North Elementary School Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #194 of 563 | #586 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4594 of 15,369 | #9128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 870 | 1,422 |
| Enrollment | 870 | 1,422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 80% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 64.0).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 78%).
- •Mater Academy Lakes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 68.2%).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.3).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 870.
- •Mater Academy Lakes Middle School is a charter school while Palm Springs North Elementary 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 Lakes Middle School better than Palm Springs North Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs North Elementary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 64.0 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 Middle School and Palm Springs North Elementary School?
About 925 m in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School: 870. Palm Springs North Elementary School: 1,422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Academy Lakes Middle School and Palm Springs North Elementary School rank in Florida?
Mater Academy Lakes Middle School is 194th of 563 and Palm Springs North Elementary School is 586th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).