Coral Reef Elementary School vs Palmetto Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coral Reef Elementary School
Palmetto Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Palmetto Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
| Measure | Coral Reef Elementary School Palmetto Bay, Florida | Palmetto Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #266 of 2,187 | #96 of 563 |
| National rank | #4301 of 50,301 | #2464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 696 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 73% |
| city | Palmetto Bay | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coral Reef Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.2 vs 74.4).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Palmetto Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 28.3%).
- •Coral Reef Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.8).
- •Palmetto Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 696.
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 Coral Reef Elementary School better than Palmetto Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Coral Reef Elementary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 74.4 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 Coral Reef Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Palmetto Bay and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coral Reef Elementary School: 696. Palmetto Middle School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coral Reef Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School rank in Florida?
Coral Reef Elementary School is 266th of 2,187 and Palmetto Middle School is 96th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).