Miami Lakes K-8 Center vs Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miami Lakes K-8 Center
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,196 students
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
Hialeah · Charter high · Grades 9–12
240 students
| Measure | Miami Lakes K-8 Center Hialeah, Florida | Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #903 of 2,187 | #349 of 576 |
| National rank | #14859 of 50,301 | #9467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,196 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 1,196 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Miami Lakes K-8 Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 46.0).
- •Miami Lakes K-8 Center does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Miami Lakes K-8 Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 72.1%).
- •Miami Lakes K-8 Center does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 24.0).
- •Miami Lakes K-8 Center is the larger school with 1,196 students compared with 240.
- •Miami Lakes K-8 Center is a public school while Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School 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 Miami Lakes K-8 Center better than Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Miami Lakes K-8 Center ranks higher (64.9 vs 46.0 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 Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Miami Lakes K-8 Center: 1,196. Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Miami Lakes K-8 Center and Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School rank in Florida?
Miami Lakes K-8 Center is 903rd of 2,187 and Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School is 349th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).