Goulds Elementary School vs Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 757 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goulds Elementary School
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
| Measure | Goulds Elementary School Homestead, Florida | Palm Glades Preparatory Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1787 of 2,187 | #536 of 563 |
| National rank | #31071 of 50,301 | #12865 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 497 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| city | Homestead | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goulds Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 25.0).
- •Goulds Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Goulds Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Palm Glades Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.3% vs 70.8%).
- •Goulds Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 27.4).
- •Goulds Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 219.
- •Goulds Elementary School is a public school while Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is a charter 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 Goulds Elementary School better than Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Goulds Elementary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 25.0 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 Goulds Elementary School and Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
About 757 m in a straight line, between Homestead and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goulds Elementary School: 497. Palm Glades Preparatory Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goulds Elementary School and Palm Glades Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Goulds Elementary School is 1787th of 2,187 and Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is 536th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).