Lawton Chiles Middle School vs Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 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
Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)
Miramar · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle School Hialeah, Florida | Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) Miramar, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 563 | #141 of 563 |
| National rank | #5800 of 15,369 | #3347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 514 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 83% |
| city | Hialeah | Miramar |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 58.5).
- •Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) does better on math proficiency (83% vs 58%).
- •Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 55%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 60.9%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.5).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 409.
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School is a public school while Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) ranks higher (70.0 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 Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus)?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Miramar in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle School: 514. Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus): 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle School and Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle School is 256th of 563 and Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar Campus) is 141st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).