Chester Shell Elementary School vs Orchard Villa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 457 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Shell Elementary School
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
282 students
Orchard Villa Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
| Measure | Chester Shell Elementary School Hawthorne, Florida | Orchard Villa Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1897 of 2,187 | #1913 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33647 of 50,301 | #33918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 282 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Hawthorne | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.5 vs 37.1).
- •Orchard Villa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Chester Shell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Orchard Villa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Chester Shell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.7).
- •Orchard Villa Elementary School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 282.
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 Chester Shell Elementary School better than Orchard Villa Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester Shell Elementary School and Orchard Villa Elementary School?
About 457 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Shell Elementary School: 282. Orchard Villa Elementary School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Shell Elementary School and Orchard Villa Elementary School rank in Florida?
Chester Shell Elementary School is 1897th of 2,187 and Orchard Villa Elementary School is 1913th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).