Mater Gardens Academy vs Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 911 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Gardens Academy
Hialeah · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
803 students
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School
Miami · Charter high · Grades 9–12
288 students
| Measure | Mater Gardens Academy Hialeah, Florida | Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 2,187 | #564 of 576 |
| National rank | #11326 of 50,301 | #15062 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 803 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 200.8 | 96.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Hialeah | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Gardens Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 21.3).
- •Mater Gardens Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 66.3%).
- •Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School does better on students per teacher (96.0 vs 200.8).
- •Mater Gardens Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 288.
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 Gardens Academy better than Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Gardens Academy ranks higher (70.0 vs 21.3 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 Gardens Academy and Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Hialeah and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mater Gardens Academy: 803. Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Gardens Academy and Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School rank in Florida?
Mater Gardens Academy is 705th of 2,187 and Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is 564th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).