Ben Sheppard Elementary School vs Hialeah Gardens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Sheppard Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
927 students
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Hialeah Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,551 students
| Measure | Ben Sheppard Elementary School Hialeah, Florida | Hialeah Gardens Middle School Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1149 of 2,187 | #153 of 563 |
| National rank | #19094 of 50,301 | #3610 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 927 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 58.6).
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 63.2%).
- •Ben Sheppard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 24.2).
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School is the larger school with 1,551 students compared with 927.
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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School better than Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hialeah Gardens Middle School ranks higher (68.7 vs 58.6 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 Ben Sheppard Elementary School and Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School: 927. Hialeah Gardens Middle School: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Sheppard Elementary School and Hialeah Gardens Middle School rank in Florida?
Ben Sheppard Elementary School is 1149th of 2,187 and Hialeah Gardens Middle School is 153rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).