Carol City Elementary School vs Lake Stevens Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carol City Elementary School
Miami Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Lake Stevens Middle School
Miami Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
| Measure | Carol City Elementary School Miami Gardens, Florida | Lake Stevens Middle School Miami Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1569 of 2,187 | #503 of 563 |
| National rank | #26792 of 50,301 | #11925 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| city | Miami Gardens | Miami Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carol City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.5 vs 30.0).
- •Carol City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Carol City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 78.6%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 22.0).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 308.
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 Carol City Elementary School better than Lake Stevens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carol City Elementary School ranks higher (47.5 vs 30.0 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 Carol City Elementary School and Lake Stevens Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Miami Gardens and Miami Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carol City Elementary School: 308. Lake Stevens Middle School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carol City Elementary School and Lake Stevens Middle School rank in Florida?
Carol City Elementary School is 1569th of 2,187 and Lake Stevens Middle School is 503rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).