Lake Forest Elementary School vs Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Elementary School
Pembroke Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy
North Miami Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,083 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary School Pembroke Park, Florida | Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy North Miami Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1524 of 2,187 | #1178 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #26034 of 50,301 | #19729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 555 | 1,083 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 1,083 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Pembroke Park | North Miami Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 48.7).
- •Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 59.3%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.3).
- •Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 1,083 students compared with 555.
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 Lake Forest Elementary School better than Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy ranks higher (57.8 vs 48.7 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 Lake Forest Elementary School and Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pembroke Park and North Miami Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary School: 555. Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy: 1,083. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary School and Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Lake Forest Elementary School is 1524th of 2,187 and Madie Ives K-8 Preparatory Academy is 1178th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).