Sandpiper Shores Elementary School vs Slam Boca
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School
Boca Raton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
891 students
Slam Boca
Miami · Charter high · Grades 6–12
979 students
| Measure | Sandpiper Shores Elementary School Boca Raton, Florida | Slam Boca Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 2,187 | #197 of 576 |
| National rank | #2855 of 50,301 | #6054 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 891 | 979 |
| Enrollment | 891 | 979 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 55% |
| city | Boca Raton | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandpiper Shores Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 59.1).
- •Sandpiper Shores Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 55%).
- •Sandpiper Shores Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Sandpiper Shores Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 28.9%).
- •Sandpiper Shores Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 20.0).
- •Slam Boca is the larger school with 979 students compared with 891.
- •Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is a public school while Slam Boca 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School better than Slam Boca?
On the Success Index (US), Sandpiper Shores Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 59.1 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 Sandpiper Shores Elementary School and Slam Boca?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Boca Raton and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School: 891. Slam Boca: 979. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sandpiper Shores Elementary School and Slam Boca rank in Florida?
Sandpiper Shores Elementary School is 168th of 2,187 and Slam Boca is 197th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).