Rivers Edge Elementary School vs Southern Oaks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 457 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
778 students
Southern Oaks Middle School
Port ST Lucie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Rivers Edge Elementary School Port ST Lucie, Florida | Southern Oaks Middle School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1335 of 2,187 | #370 of 563 |
| National rank | #22589 of 50,301 | #8067 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 778 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 778 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rivers Edge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 48.1).
- •Rivers Edge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Rivers Edge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 67.2%).
- •Rivers Edge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.4).
- •Southern Oaks Middle School is the larger school with 833 students compared with 778.
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 Rivers Edge Elementary School better than Southern Oaks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rivers Edge Elementary School ranks higher (53.7 vs 48.1 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 Rivers Edge Elementary School and Southern Oaks Middle School?
About 457 m in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rivers Edge Elementary School: 778. Southern Oaks Middle School: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rivers Edge Elementary School and Southern Oaks Middle School rank in Florida?
Rivers Edge Elementary School is 1335th of 2,187 and Southern Oaks Middle School is 370th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).