James S. Rickards Middle School vs McNab Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James S. Rickards Middle School
Oakland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
McNab Elementary School
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | James S. Rickards Middle School Oakland Park, Florida | McNab Elementary School Pompano Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #431 of 563 | #666 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9514 of 15,369 | #10671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 770 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| city | Oakland Park | Pompano Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNab Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 41.4).
- •McNab Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •McNab Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •McNab Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 52.1%).
- •McNab Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.3).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 538.
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 James S. Rickards Middle School better than McNab Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McNab Elementary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 41.4 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 James S. Rickards Middle School and McNab Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Oakland Park and Pompano Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S. Rickards Middle School: 770. McNab Elementary School: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S. Rickards Middle School and McNab Elementary School rank in Florida?
James S. Rickards Middle School is 431st of 563 and McNab Elementary School is 666th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).