Bel-Aire Elementary School vs Whispering Pines Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel-Aire Elementary School
Cutler Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
324 students
Whispering Pines Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
| Measure | Bel-Aire Elementary School Cutler Bay, Florida | Whispering Pines Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1235 of 2,187 | #707 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #20810 of 50,301 | #11355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 66% |
| city | Cutler Bay | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whispering Pines Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 56.2).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Whispering Pines Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Whispering Pines Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 63.9%).
- •Bel-Aire Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.9).
- •Whispering Pines Elementary School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 324.
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 Bel-Aire Elementary School better than Whispering Pines Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whispering Pines Elementary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 56.2 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 Bel-Aire Elementary School and Whispering Pines Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Cutler Bay and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel-Aire Elementary School: 324. Whispering Pines Elementary School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel-Aire Elementary School and Whispering Pines Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bel-Aire Elementary School is 1235th of 2,187 and Whispering Pines Elementary School is 707th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).