Riverglades Elementary School vs Somerset Parkland Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverglades Elementary School
Parkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
993 students
Somerset Parkland Academy
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
992 students
| Measure | Riverglades Elementary School Parkland, Florida | Somerset Parkland Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 2,187 | #1257 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3360 of 50,301 | #21276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 993 | 992 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 110.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 85% | – |
| city | Parkland | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverglades Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 55.6).
- •Riverglades Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 21.4%).
- •Riverglades Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 110.2).
- •Riverglades Elementary School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 992.
- •Riverglades Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Parkland Academy 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 Riverglades Elementary School better than Somerset Parkland Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Riverglades Elementary School ranks higher (83.1 vs 55.6 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 Riverglades Elementary School and Somerset Parkland Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Parkland and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverglades Elementary School: 993. Somerset Parkland Academy: 992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverglades Elementary School and Somerset Parkland Academy rank in Florida?
Riverglades Elementary School is 195th of 2,187 and Somerset Parkland Academy is 1257th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).