Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary vs Paul W. Bell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Paul W. Bell Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
483 students
| Measure | Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary Miami, Florida | Paul W. Bell Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 2,187 | #287 of 563 |
| National rank | #6014 of 50,301 | #6348 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 540 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 54% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 56.0).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 54%).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.9).
- •Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 483.
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 Paul W. Bell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks higher (78.2 vs 56.0 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 Paul W. Bell Middle School?
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. Paul W. Bell Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary and Paul W. Bell Middle School rank in Florida?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is 389th of 2,187 and Paul W. Bell Middle School is 287th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).