Mater Gardens Academy vs Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle 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 Middle School
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
332 students
| Measure | Mater Gardens Academy Hialeah, Florida | Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 2,187 | #548 of 563 |
| National rank | #11326 of 50,301 | #13344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 200.8 | 36.9 |
| 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 22.4).
- •Mater Gardens Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 67.2%).
- •Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (36.9 vs 200.8).
- •Mater Gardens Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 332.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Gardens Academy ranks higher (70.0 vs 22.4 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Gardens Academy and Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School rank in Florida?
Mater Gardens Academy is 705th of 2,187 and Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School is 548th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).