Banyan Elementary School vs Howard Drive Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Howard Drive Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary School Miami, Florida | Howard Drive Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #790 of 2,187 | #437 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12924 of 50,301 | #6646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 340 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 67.7).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 44.4%).
- •Banyan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 340.
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 Banyan Elementary School better than Howard Drive Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Drive Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 67.7 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 Banyan Elementary School and Howard Drive Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary School: 340. Howard Drive Elementary School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary School and Howard Drive Elementary School rank in Florida?
Banyan Elementary School is 790th of 2,187 and Howard Drive Elementary School is 437th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).