Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens vs Norland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens
Miami Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
413 students
Norland Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens Miami Gardens, Florida | Norland Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2113 of 2,187 | #521 of 563 |
| National rank | #40261 of 50,301 | #12374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.9% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| city | Miami Gardens | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.2 vs 27.6).
- •Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Norland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 93.9%).
- •Norland Middle School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 413.
- •Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens is a charter school while Norland Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens better than Norland Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens and Norland Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Miami Gardens and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens: 413. Norland Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens and Norland Middle School rank in Florida?
Excelsior Prep Charter School of Miami Gardens is 2113th of 2,187 and Norland Middle School is 521st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).