Palm Lakes Elementary School vs Sandpiper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Lakes Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
Sandpiper Elementary School
Sunrise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Palm Lakes Elementary School Hialeah, Florida | Sandpiper Elementary School Sunrise, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1112 of 2,187 | #835 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18539 of 50,301 | #13522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 66% |
| city | Hialeah | Sunrise |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandpiper Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 59.5).
- •Sandpiper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Palm Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Sandpiper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 50.5%).
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 Palm Lakes Elementary School better than Sandpiper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandpiper Elementary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 59.5 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 Palm Lakes Elementary School and Sandpiper Elementary School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Hialeah and Sunrise in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Lakes Elementary School: 574. Sandpiper Elementary School: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Lakes Elementary School and Sandpiper Elementary School rank in Florida?
Palm Lakes Elementary School is 1112th of 2,187 and Sandpiper Elementary School is 835th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).