Emerson Elementary School vs West Miami 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.
Emerson Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
289 students
West Miami Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
| Measure | Emerson Elementary School Miami, Florida | West Miami Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 2,187 | #421 of 563 |
| National rank | #5176 of 50,301 | #9262 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 289 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 38% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 42.6).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 38%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 45%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 51.6%).
- •Emerson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.2).
- •West Miami Middle School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 289.
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 Emerson Elementary School better than West Miami Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 42.6 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 Emerson Elementary School and West Miami Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elementary School: 289. West Miami Middle School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elementary School and West Miami Middle School rank in Florida?
Emerson Elementary School is 340th of 2,187 and West Miami Middle School is 421st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).