Howard Drive Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Miami, Florida 33156 · Miami-Dade
#437 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#6646 of 50,301 nationally
About Howard Drive Elementary School
Howard Drive Elementary School is a public elementary located in Miami, in the Miami-Dade school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 341 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 437th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (88th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 341.
There are 268 schools in Miami; Howard Drive Elementary School ranks 47th of 258 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)33.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Howard Drive Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Howard Drive Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students · 1.2 km away
Palmetto Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students · 1.4 km away
Coral Reef Elementary School
Palmetto Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students · 1.6 km away
True North Classical Academy at Pinecrest
Pinecrest · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
278 students · 1.7 km away
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,618 students · 1.9 km away
Vineland K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
671 students · 2.3 km away
Southwood Middle School
Palmetto Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,063 students · 2.7 km away
Somerset Academy Continental
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
55 students · 3.4 km away
Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts
Palmetto Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students · 3.6 km away
Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami · Public high · Grades 8–12
3,399 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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340 students
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342 students
Rock Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Orange Center Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
Pinar Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
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342 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Drive Elementary School a good school?
Howard Drive Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #437 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Howard Drive Elementary School rank in Florida?
Howard Drive Elementary School ranks #437 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #6646 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Howard Drive Elementary School?
Howard Drive Elementary School had 341 students in 2025.
Is Howard Drive Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Howard Drive Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Howard Drive Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Howard Drive Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.