Meadowbrook Elementary School vs Plantation Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 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
Plantation Park Elementary
Plantation · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Meadowbrook Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Plantation Park Elementary Plantation, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1443 of 2,187 | #558 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #24276 of 50,301 | #8663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 693 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Plantation |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plantation Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 51.3).
- •Plantation Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Plantation Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 45%).
- •Plantation Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.6).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 492.
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 Meadowbrook Elementary School better than Plantation Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plantation Park Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 51.3 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 Plantation Park Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowbrook Elementary School: 693. Plantation Park Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowbrook Elementary School and Plantation Park Elementary rank in Florida?
Meadowbrook Elementary School is 1443rd of 2,187 and Plantation Park Elementary is 558th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).