Dillard Elementary School vs William Dandy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillard Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
William Dandy Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Dillard Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | William Dandy Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1881 of 2,187 | #481 of 563 |
| National rank | #33276 of 50,301 | #11324 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 556 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 556 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dillard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 32.9).
- •Dillard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •William Dandy Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •William Dandy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 73.9%).
- •William Dandy Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 20.6).
- •William Dandy Middle School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 556.
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 Dillard Elementary School better than William Dandy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dillard Elementary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 32.9 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 Dillard Elementary School and William Dandy Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillard Elementary School: 556. William Dandy Middle School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillard Elementary School and William Dandy Middle School rank in Florida?
Dillard Elementary School is 1881st of 2,187 and William Dandy Middle School is 481st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).