Highland Oaks Middle School vs Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Oaks Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
736 students
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8
Sunny Isles Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,729 students
| Measure | Highland Oaks Middle School Miami, Florida | Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #238 of 563 | #363 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5477 of 15,369 | #5621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 736 | 1,729 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 1,729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.6% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 83% |
| city | Miami | Sunny Isles Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 60.0).
- •Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 does better on math proficiency (83% vs 50%).
- •Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 40.6%).
- •Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 21.0).
- •Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 is the larger school with 1,729 students compared with 736.
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 Highland Oaks Middle School better than Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 ranks higher (78.9 vs 60.0 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 Highland Oaks Middle School and Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Miami and Sunny Isles Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Oaks Middle School: 736. Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8: 1,729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Oaks Middle School and Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 rank in Florida?
Highland Oaks Middle School is 238th of 563 and Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 is 363rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).