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#3388 of 3,778 schools in FL

Mater Brighton Lakes

Elementary School · Osceola · Kissimmee, FL

An Osceola charter elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3200 PLEASANT HILL RD, Kissimmee, FL 34746

  • Math 44% vs FL 55% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.57 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.8% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+4.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$10,383
Chronic Absenteeism49.8%

Students at Mater Brighton Lakes score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency44%(2024 FAST)
School
State
55%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
44%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Mater Brighton Lakes sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,391/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kissimmee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$67,677

Median home value

$328,500

Median rent

$1,793/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

73%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kids R Kids Learning AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.1 mi22Compare →
Bellalago Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.9PK–81.0 mi1,157Compare →
Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–122.1 mi62Compare →
Deerwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.5PK–53.0 mi490Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Osceola

Schools in district
86
Rank in district
#64 of 76
District spending per student
$10,383NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mater Brighton Lakes is listed in OSCEOLA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mater Brighton Lakes

Mater Brighton Lakes is a public elementary school in Kissimmee, FL, part of Osceola, serving approximately 1,316 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,388 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mater Brighton Lakes

What grades does Mater Brighton Lakes serve?

Mater Brighton Lakes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Mater Brighton Lakes?

Mater Brighton Lakes has an enrollment of approximately 1,316 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes?

The student-teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mater Brighton Lakes rank in FL?

Mater Brighton Lakes ranks #3,388 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Mater Brighton Lakes's MySchoolScout rating?

Mater Brighton Lakes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mater Brighton Lakes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Brighton Lakes has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is Mater Brighton Lakes a charter school?

Yes, Mater Brighton Lakes is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mater Brighton Lakes a Title I school?

No, Mater Brighton Lakes is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Brighton Lakes?

75.3% of students at Mater Brighton Lakes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
1,316
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Osceola County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.8%
Area population (ZIP 34746)
57,181
Area average commute
34.3 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 34746; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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