Linda Lentin K-8 Center vs Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
North Miami Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
594 students
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
787 students
| Measure | Linda Lentin K-8 Center North Miami Beach, Florida | Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1827 of 2,187 | #1616 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #31873 of 50,301 | #27651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 594 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | North Miami Beach | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 40.1).
- •Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Linda Lentin K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 67.3%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.6).
- •Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is the larger school with 787 students compared with 594.
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 Linda Lentin K-8 Center better than Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks higher (46.4 vs 40.1 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 Linda Lentin K-8 Center and Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between North Miami Beach and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center: 594. Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linda Lentin K-8 Center and Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy rank in Florida?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center is 1827th of 2,187 and Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy is 1616th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).