James S. Rickards Middle School vs North Andrews Gardens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 879 m 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
North Andrews Gardens Elementary School
Oakland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
742 students
| Measure | James S. Rickards Middle School Oakland Park, Florida | North Andrews Gardens Elementary School Oakland Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 563 | #1019 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9514 of 15,369 | #16932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 770 | 742 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 742 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| city | Oakland Park | Oakland Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Andrews Gardens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 41.4).
- •North Andrews Gardens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •North Andrews Gardens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 55.7%).
- •North Andrews Gardens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.3).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 742.
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 North Andrews Gardens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Andrews Gardens Elementary School ranks higher (61.8 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 North Andrews Gardens Elementary School?
About 879 m in a straight line, between Oakland Park and Oakland Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James S. Rickards Middle School: 770. North Andrews Gardens Elementary School: 742. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James S. Rickards Middle School and North Andrews Gardens Elementary School rank in Florida?
James S. Rickards Middle School is 431st of 563 and North Andrews Gardens Elementary School is 1019th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).