Calusa Elementary School vs Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calusa Elementary School
Boca Raton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students
Don Estridge High Tech Middle School
Boca Raton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
| Measure | Calusa Elementary School Boca Raton, Florida | Don Estridge High Tech Middle School Boca Raton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #104 of 2,187 | #7 of 563 |
| National rank | #2005 of 50,301 | #703 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 858 | 1,270 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 1,270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 19.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| city | Boca Raton | Boca Raton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.0 vs 85.4).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Calusa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 19.2%).
- •Calusa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.4).
- •Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 858.
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 Calusa Elementary School better than Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Calusa Elementary School and Don Estridge High Tech Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Boca Raton and Boca Raton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calusa Elementary School: 858. Don Estridge High Tech Middle School: 1,270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calusa Elementary School and Don Estridge High Tech Middle School rank in Florida?
Calusa Elementary School is 104th of 2,187 and Don Estridge High Tech Middle School is 7th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).