Meadowbrook Elementary School vs New Life Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
New Life Charter Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
110 students
| Measure | Meadowbrook Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1443 of 2,187 | #1749 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #24276 of 50,301 | #30316 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 693 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 42.5).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •New Life Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 110.
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School is a public school while New Life Charter Academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Meadowbrook Elementary School better than New Life Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks higher (51.3 vs 42.5 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School and New Life Charter Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowbrook Elementary School: 693. New Life Charter Academy: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowbrook Elementary School and New Life Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is 1443rd of 2,187 and New Life Charter Academy is 1749th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).