Caribbean K-8 Center vs South Miami Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caribbean K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
752 students
South Miami Heights Elementary
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students
| Measure | Caribbean K-8 Center Miami, Florida | South Miami Heights Elementary Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1751 of 2,187 | #918 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #30344 of 50,301 | #15130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Miami Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 42.4).
- •South Miami Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •South Miami Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •South Miami Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 69.8%).
- •South Miami Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.9).
- •Caribbean K-8 Center is the larger school with 752 students compared with 436.
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 Caribbean K-8 Center better than South Miami Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Miami Heights Elementary ranks higher (64.5 vs 42.4 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 Caribbean K-8 Center and South Miami Heights Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caribbean K-8 Center: 752. South Miami Heights Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caribbean K-8 Center and South Miami Heights Elementary rank in Florida?
Caribbean K-8 Center is 1751st of 2,187 and South Miami Heights Elementary is 918th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).