Key Biscayne K-8 Center vs Southside Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Key Biscayne · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
884 students
Southside Preparatory Academy
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
873 students
| Measure | Key Biscayne K-8 Center Key Biscayne, Florida | Southside Preparatory Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #172 of 2,187 | #530 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2901 of 50,301 | #8218 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 884 | 873 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 873 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.3% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| city | Key Biscayne | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Key Biscayne K-8 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 74.6).
- •Key Biscayne K-8 Center does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Key Biscayne K-8 Center does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Key Biscayne K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.3% vs 33.4%).
- •Southside Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.0).
- •Key Biscayne K-8 Center is the larger school with 884 students compared with 873.
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 Key Biscayne K-8 Center better than Southside Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Key Biscayne K-8 Center ranks higher (84.0 vs 74.6 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 Key Biscayne K-8 Center and Southside Preparatory Academy?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Key Biscayne and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Key Biscayne K-8 Center: 884. Southside Preparatory Academy: 873. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Key Biscayne K-8 Center and Southside Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Key Biscayne K-8 Center is 172nd of 2,187 and Southside Preparatory Academy is 530th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).