Blankner K-8 vs Howard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blankner K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students
Howard Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
| Measure | Blankner K-8 Orlando, Florida | Howard Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #329 of 2,187 | #66 of 563 |
| National rank | #5068 of 50,301 | #1741 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 824 | 1,185 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 1,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blankner K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 78.4).
- •Howard Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Howard Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 69%).
- •Blankner K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 27.8%).
- •Blankner K-8 does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.2).
- •Howard Middle is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 824.
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 Blankner K-8 better than Howard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blankner K-8 ranks higher (79.8 vs 78.4 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 Blankner K-8 and Howard Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blankner K-8: 824. Howard Middle: 1,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blankner K-8 and Howard Middle rank in Florida?
Blankner K-8 is 329th of 2,187 and Howard Middle is 66th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).