Floranada Elementary School vs James S. Rickards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floranada Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
719 students
James S. Rickards Middle School
Oakland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Floranada Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | James S. Rickards Middle School Oakland Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 2,187 | #431 of 563 |
| National rank | #5548 of 50,301 | #9514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 719 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 41% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Oakland Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floranada Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 41.4).
- •Floranada Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 41%).
- •Floranada Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 41%).
- •Floranada Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 52.1%).
- •Floranada Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.3).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 719.
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 Floranada Elementary School better than James S. Rickards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Floranada Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 41.4 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 Floranada Elementary School and James S. Rickards Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floranada Elementary School: 719. James S. Rickards Middle School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floranada Elementary School and James S. Rickards Middle School rank in Florida?
Floranada Elementary School is 357th of 2,187 and James S. Rickards Middle School is 431st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).