North Side Elementary School vs Sunrise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Side Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Sunrise Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | North Side Elementary School Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Sunrise Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1883 of 2,187 | #242 of 563 |
| National rank | #33305 of 50,301 | #5531 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 266 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunrise Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 38.0).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Sunrise Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 69.9%).
- •North Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.3).
- •Sunrise Middle School is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 266.
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 North Side Elementary School better than Sunrise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunrise Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 38.0 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 North Side Elementary School and Sunrise Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Side Elementary School: 266. Sunrise Middle School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Side Elementary School and Sunrise Middle School rank in Florida?
North Side Elementary School is 1883rd of 2,187 and Sunrise Middle School is 242nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).