Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary vs Washington Elementary Magnet School
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. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Washington Elementary Magnet School
Riviera Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
241 students
| Measure | Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Riviera Beach, Florida | Washington Elementary Magnet School Riviera Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1867 of 2,187 | #1762 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #32939 of 50,301 | #30598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 529 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Riviera Beach | Riviera Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 38.5).
- •Washington Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 81.3%).
- •Washington Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is the larger school with 529 students compared with 241.
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. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary better than Washington Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (42.1 vs 38.5 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. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Washington Elementary Magnet School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Riviera Beach and Riviera Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary: 529. Washington Elementary Magnet School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary and Washington Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary is 1867th of 2,187 and Washington Elementary Magnet School is 1762nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).