Serving 1,283 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Brighton Lakes ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mater Brighton Lakes's student population of 1,283 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mater Brighton Lakes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Brighton Lakes is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2749 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Brighton Lakes's ranking?
Mater Brighton Lakes is ranked #2749 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Brighton Lakes often compared to?
Mater Brighton Lakesis often viewed alongside schools like Bellalago Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Brighton Lakes?
1,283 students attend Mater Brighton Lakes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Mater Brighton Lakes students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Brighton Lakes?
Mater Brighton Lakes has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Brighton Lakes offer ?
Mater Brighton Lakes offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Mater Brighton Lakes part of?
Mater Brighton Lakes is part of Osceola School District.
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