Homestead Middle School vs South Dade Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 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
South Dade Middle School
Homestead · Public middle · Grades 4–8
1,304 students
| Measure | Homestead Middle School Homestead, Florida | South Dade Middle School Homestead, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #522 of 563 | #398 of 563 |
| National rank | #12393 of 15,369 | #8771 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 545 | 1,304 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 1,304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Homestead | Homestead |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Dade Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 27.5).
- •South Dade Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •South Dade Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •South Dade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.9% vs 76.5%).
- •Homestead Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.4).
- •South Dade Middle School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 545.
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 South Dade Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Dade Middle School ranks higher (44.8 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 South Dade Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Homestead and Homestead in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead Middle School: 545. South Dade Middle School: 1,304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead Middle School and South Dade Middle School rank in Florida?
Homestead Middle School is 522nd of 563 and South Dade Middle School is 398th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).