Lawton Chiles Middle School vs Palm Springs North Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Chiles Middle School
Hialeah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
Palm Springs North Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,422 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle School Hialeah, Florida | Palm Springs North Elementary School Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 563 | #586 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5800 of 15,369 | #9128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 514 | 1,422 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 58.5).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 55%).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 52.5%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.8).
- •Palm Springs North Elementary School is the larger school with 1,422 students compared with 514.
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 Lawton Chiles Middle School better than Palm Springs North Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs North Elementary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 58.5 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 Lawton Chiles Middle School and Palm Springs North Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle School: 514. Palm Springs North Elementary School: 1,422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle School and Palm Springs North Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle School is 256th of 563 and Palm Springs North Elementary School is 586th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).