Howard Drive Elementary School vs Palmetto Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Drive Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
Palmetto Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Howard Drive Elementary School Miami, Florida | Palmetto Elementary School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #437 of 2,187 | #108 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6646 of 50,301 | #2029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 341 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 86% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 77.1).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 72%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 74%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.1% vs 33.1%).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.7).
- •Palmetto Elementary School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 341.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Drive Elementary School better than Palmetto Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 77.1 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 Howard Drive Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Drive Elementary School: 341. Palmetto Elementary School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Drive Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School rank in Florida?
Howard Drive Elementary School is 437th of 2,187 and Palmetto Elementary School is 108th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).