Homestead Middle School vs Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homestead Middle School
Homestead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Homestead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Homestead Middle School Homestead, Florida | Laura C. Saunders Elementary School Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 563 | #1947 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12393 of 15,369 | #34630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 545 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 27.5).
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Laura C. Saunders Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 76.5%).
- •Homestead Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Homestead Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 498.
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 Homestead Middle School better than Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laura C. Saunders Elementary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 27.5 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 Homestead Middle School and Laura C. Saunders Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead Middle School: 545. Laura C. Saunders Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead Middle School and Laura C. Saunders Elementary School rank in Florida?
Homestead Middle School is 522nd of 563 and Laura C. Saunders Elementary School is 1947th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).