Golden Glades Elementary School vs North Dade Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Glades Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
North Dade Middle School
Miami Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
327 students
| Measure | Golden Glades Elementary School Opa Locka, Florida | North Dade Middle School Miami Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1612 of 2,187 | #558 of 563 |
| National rank | #27612 of 50,301 | #13862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 210 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| city | Opa Locka | Miami Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Glades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 19.5).
- •Golden Glades Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Golden Glades Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •North Dade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 79%).
- •Golden Glades Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.2).
- •North Dade Middle School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 210.
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 Golden Glades Elementary School better than North Dade Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Glades Elementary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 19.5 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 Golden Glades Elementary School and North Dade Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Opa Locka and Miami Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Glades Elementary School: 210. North Dade Middle School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Glades Elementary School and North Dade Middle School rank in Florida?
Golden Glades Elementary School is 1612th of 2,187 and North Dade Middle School is 558th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).