Jose de Diego Middle School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jose de Diego Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
| Measure | Jose de Diego Middle School Miami, Florida | Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #539 of 563 | #1878 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13086 of 15,369 | #33170 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 647 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 23.7).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Jose de Diego Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 67.6%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Jose de Diego Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 373.
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 Jose de Diego Middle School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ranks higher (38.2 vs 23.7 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 Jose de Diego Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jose de Diego Middle School: 647. Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jose de Diego Middle School and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center rank in Florida?
Jose de Diego Middle School is 539th of 563 and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center is 1878th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).