Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary vs Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem
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.
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
554 students
| Measure | Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary Miami, Florida | Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #389 of 2,187 | #443 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6014 of 50,301 | #6711 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 540 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 83% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 77.0).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 52.2%).
- •Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.0).
- •Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is the larger school with 554 students compared with 540.
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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary better than Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 77.0 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary: 540. Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem rank in Florida?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is 389th of 2,187 and Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is 443rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).