Lake Stevens Middle School vs Miami Gardens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Stevens Middle School
Miami Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Miami Gardens Elementary School
Miami Gardens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
| Measure | Lake Stevens Middle School Miami Gardens, Florida | Miami Gardens Elementary School Miami Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 563 | #1111 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11925 of 15,369 | #18538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 264 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 264 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| city | Miami Gardens | Miami Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miami Gardens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 30.0).
- •Miami Gardens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Miami Gardens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 64.8%).
- •Miami Gardens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.6).
- •Lake Stevens Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 264.
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 Stevens Middle School better than Miami Gardens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Miami Gardens Elementary School ranks higher (59.5 vs 30.0 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 Stevens Middle School and Miami Gardens Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami Gardens and Miami Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Stevens Middle School: 509. Miami Gardens Elementary School: 264. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Stevens Middle School and Miami Gardens Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Stevens Middle School is 503rd of 563 and Miami Gardens Elementary School is 1111th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).