Addie R. Lewis School vs C. W. Ruckel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addie R. Lewis School
Valparaiso · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Niceville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,061 students
| Measure | Addie R. Lewis School Valparaiso, Florida | C. W. Ruckel Middle School Niceville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #459 of 2,187 | #53 of 563 |
| National rank | #7031 of 50,301 | #1525 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 653 | 1,061 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 1,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 86% |
| city | Valparaiso | Niceville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 76.4).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 81%).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 47.8%).
- •Addie R. Lewis School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 20.4).
- •C. W. Ruckel Middle School is the larger school with 1,061 students compared with 653.
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 Addie R. Lewis School better than C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), C. W. Ruckel Middle School ranks higher (79.7 vs 76.4 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 Addie R. Lewis School and C. W. Ruckel Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Valparaiso and Niceville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Addie R. Lewis School: 653. C. W. Ruckel Middle School: 1,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Addie R. Lewis School and C. W. Ruckel Middle School rank in Florida?
Addie R. Lewis School is 459th of 2,187 and C. W. Ruckel Middle School is 53rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).