Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School vs Hammocks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Hammocks Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
486 students
| Measure | Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School Miami, Florida | Hammocks Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #501 of 2,187 | #314 of 563 |
| National rank | #7765 of 50,301 | #6970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 586 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 47.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 54% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 53.1).
- •Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 47.7%).
- •Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.3).
- •Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School is the larger school with 586 students compared with 486.
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. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School better than Hammocks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School ranks higher (75.3 vs 53.1 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. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School and Hammocks Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School: 586. Hammocks Middle School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School and Hammocks Middle School rank in Florida?
Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School is 501st of 2,187 and Hammocks Middle School is 314th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).