Aventura Waterways K-8 Center vs Highland Oaks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 914 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
2,063 students
Highland Oaks Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
| Measure | Aventura Waterways K-8 Center Miami, Florida | Highland Oaks Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 2,187 | #238 of 563 |
| National rank | #8182 of 50,301 | #5477 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,063 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 2,063 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aventura Waterways K-8 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.6 vs 60.0).
- •Aventura Waterways K-8 Center does better on math proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Aventura Waterways K-8 Center does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Aventura Waterways K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 40.6%).
- •Aventura Waterways K-8 Center does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.0).
- •Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is the larger school with 2,063 students compared with 736.
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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center better than Highland Oaks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Aventura Waterways K-8 Center ranks higher (74.6 vs 60.0 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 Aventura Waterways K-8 Center and Highland Oaks Middle School?
About 914 m in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center: 2,063. Highland Oaks Middle School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aventura Waterways K-8 Center and Highland Oaks Middle School rank in Florida?
Aventura Waterways K-8 Center is 528th of 2,187 and Highland Oaks Middle School is 238th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).