Hialeah Gardens Middle School vs New River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Hialeah Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,551 students
New River Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,566 students
| Measure | Hialeah Gardens Middle School Hialeah Gardens, Florida | New River Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 563 | #378 of 563 |
| National rank | #3610 of 15,369 | #8291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,551 | 1,566 |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | 1,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 48% |
| city | Hialeah Gardens | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 47.0).
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Hialeah Gardens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 44%).
- •New River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 48.8%).
- •New River Middle School does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 24.2).
- •New River Middle School is the larger school with 1,566 students compared with 1,551.
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 Hialeah Gardens Middle School better than New River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hialeah Gardens Middle School ranks higher (68.7 vs 47.0 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 Hialeah Gardens Middle School and New River Middle School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Hialeah Gardens and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School: 1,551. New River Middle School: 1,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hialeah Gardens Middle School and New River Middle School rank in Florida?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School is 153rd of 563 and New River Middle School is 378th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).