The Best Middle Schools In Hialeah Gardens

The top recommended middle schools are Hialeah Gardens Middle School and Mater Academy Charter Middle School. Both schools are rated highly by greatschools.org, and both receive an ‘“A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report. However, there are differences between each that may determine which school is the best fit for your child. 

Hialeah Gardens Middle’s student body is nine times the size of Mater Academy Charter Middle’s student body, and its campus is strictly for grades 6-8. Mater Academy Charter Middle has a much smaller student body, and it shares a campus with Mater Academy Charter High School, its 9-12 counterpart. Students at both schools have the opportunity to start taking high school level courses and get a jumpstart on their AP courses while in middle school. 

In terms of standardized testing, both Hialeah Gardens Middle and Mater Academy Charter Middle school exceed the state standard in English and math, with Hialeah Gardens Middle performing slightly better. However, both schools fall below the state standard in science. 

In addition, both schools received mixed parent testimonials. Explore each school more in-depth at greatschools.org, and remember if you’re unsatisfied with Hialeah Gardens’s options for middle school, you can always check out the best middle schools in Hialeah.