Ludlam Elementary School vs Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludlam Elementary School
South Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
South Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
| Measure | Ludlam Elementary School South Miami, Florida | Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) South Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #598 of 2,187 | #36 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9319 of 50,301 | #1077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 16.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 97.5% |
| city | South Miami | South Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 72.9).
- •Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 72%).
- •Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.9% vs 50.4%).
- •Ludlam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) is the larger school with 491 students compared with 260.
- •Ludlam Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami 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 Ludlam Elementary School better than Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) ranks higher (88.8 vs 72.9 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 Ludlam Elementary School and Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between South Miami and South Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludlam Elementary School: 260. Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus): 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludlam Elementary School and Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) rank in Florida?
Ludlam Elementary School is 598th of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus) is 36th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).