Bridgeprep Academy South vs Tropical Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgeprep Academy South
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
453 students
Tropical Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Bridgeprep Academy South Miami, Florida | Tropical Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1042 of 2,187 | #831 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #17405 of 50,301 | #13458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tropical Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.0 vs 61.1).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Bridgeprep Academy South does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 47.9%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.8).
- •Bridgeprep Academy South is the larger school with 453 students compared with 367.
- •Bridgeprep Academy South is a charter school while Tropical Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bridgeprep Academy South better than Tropical Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tropical Elementary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 61.1 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 Bridgeprep Academy South and Tropical Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgeprep Academy South: 453. Tropical Elementary School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgeprep Academy South and Tropical Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bridgeprep Academy South is 1042nd of 2,187 and Tropical Elementary School is 831st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).