Bunche Park Elementary School vs Nathan B. Young Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunche Park Elementary School
Miami Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
269 students
Nathan B. Young Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
| Measure | Bunche Park Elementary School Miami Gardens, Florida | Nathan B. Young Elementary School Opa Locka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1409 of 2,187 | #1831 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23809 of 50,301 | #31952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Miami Gardens | Opa Locka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bunche Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 40.0).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Bunche Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.9% vs 78.4%).
- •Bunche Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.2).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 269.
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 Bunche Park Elementary School better than Nathan B. Young Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bunche Park Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 40.0 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 Bunche Park Elementary School and Nathan B. Young Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Miami Gardens and Opa Locka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunche Park Elementary School: 269. Nathan B. Young Elementary School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunche Park Elementary School and Nathan B. Young Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bunche Park Elementary School is 1409th of 2,187 and Nathan B. Young Elementary School is 1831st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).