Howard Drive Elementary School vs Palmetto Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 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 Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
| Measure | Howard Drive Elementary School Miami, Florida | Palmetto Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #437 of 2,187 | #96 of 563 |
| National rank | #6646 of 50,301 | #2464 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 341 | 715 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 715 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Drive Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 74.4).
- •Palmetto Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Palmetto Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 33.1%).
- •Howard Drive Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 23.8).
- •Palmetto Middle School is the larger school with 715 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Drive Elementary School better than Palmetto Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Drive Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 74.4 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 Howard Drive Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Drive Elementary School: 341. Palmetto Middle School: 715. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Drive Elementary School and Palmetto Middle School rank in Florida?
Howard Drive Elementary School is 437th of 2,187 and Palmetto Middle School is 96th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).