Nathan B. Young Elementary School vs North Dade Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan B. Young Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
310 students
North Dade Middle School
Miami Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
327 students
| Measure | Nathan B. Young Elementary School Opa Locka, Florida | North Dade Middle School Miami Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1831 of 2,187 | #558 of 563 |
| National rank | #31952 of 50,301 | #13862 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 310 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 23% |
| city | Opa Locka | Miami Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 19.5).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •North Dade Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 72.9%).
- •Nathan B. Young Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.2).
- •North Dade Middle School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 310.
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 Nathan B. Young Elementary School better than North Dade Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan B. Young Elementary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 19.5 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 Nathan B. Young Elementary School and North Dade Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Opa Locka and Miami Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School: 310. North Dade Middle School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan B. Young Elementary School and North Dade Middle School rank in Florida?
Nathan B. Young Elementary School is 1831st of 2,187 and North Dade Middle School is 558th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).