Arcola Lake Elementary School vs Horace Mann Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Lake Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
Horace Mann Middle School
El Portal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
| Measure | Arcola Lake Elementary School Miami, Florida | Horace Mann Middle School El Portal, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1712 of 2,187 | #507 of 563 |
| National rank | #29368 of 50,301 | #12037 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 29% |
| city | Miami | El Portal |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arcola Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 29.4).
- •Arcola Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 29%).
- •Arcola Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 67.7%).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.7).
- •Arcola Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 342.
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 Arcola Lake Elementary School better than Horace Mann Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arcola Lake Elementary School ranks higher (43.8 vs 29.4 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 Arcola Lake Elementary School and Horace Mann Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and El Portal in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Lake Elementary School: 601. Horace Mann Middle School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Lake Elementary School and Horace Mann Middle School rank in Florida?
Arcola Lake Elementary School is 1712th of 2,187 and Horace Mann Middle School is 507th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).