Horace Mann Middle School vs Van E. Blanton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Middle School
El Portal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
Van E. Blanton Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Middle School El Portal, Florida | Van E. Blanton Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 563 | #1505 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12037 of 15,369 | #25784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 66% |
| city | El Portal | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van E. Blanton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 29.4).
- •Van E. Blanton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 29%).
- •Van E. Blanton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 69.3%).
- •Horace Mann Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.8).
- •Van E. Blanton Elementary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 342.
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 Horace Mann Middle School better than Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van E. Blanton Elementary School ranks higher (49.1 vs 29.4 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 Horace Mann Middle School and Van E. Blanton Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Portal and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Middle School: 342. Van E. Blanton Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Middle School and Van E. Blanton Elementary School rank in Florida?
Horace Mann Middle School is 507th of 563 and Van E. Blanton Elementary School is 1505th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).