Henry S. West Laboratory School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades K–8
373 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
| Measure | Henry S. West Laboratory School Coral Gables, Florida | Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 2,187 | #1878 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #411 of 50,301 | #33170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 42% |
| city | Coral Gables | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 38.2).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 42%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 37%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 67.6%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
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 Henry S. West Laboratory School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
On the Success Index (US), Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks higher (92.0 vs 38.2 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Coral Gables and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry S. West Laboratory School: 373. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry S. West Laboratory School and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center rank in Florida?
Henry S. West Laboratory School is 14th of 2,187 and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is 1878th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).