Ludlam Elementary School vs South Miami Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
South Miami Middle School
South Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
720 students
| Measure | Ludlam Elementary School South Miami, Florida | South Miami Middle School South Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #598 of 2,187 | #110 of 563 |
| National rank | #9319 of 50,301 | #2733 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | South Miami | South Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.9 vs 73.0).
- •Ludlam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •South Miami Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •South Miami Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 50.4%).
- •Ludlam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.8).
- •South Miami Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 260.
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 South Miami Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ludlam Elementary School and South Miami Middle School?
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. South Miami Middle School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludlam Elementary School and South Miami Middle School rank in Florida?
Ludlam Elementary School is 598th of 2,187 and South Miami Middle School is 110th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).