Castle Creek Elementary vs Discovery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Creek Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
| Measure | Castle Creek Elementary Orlando, Florida | Discovery Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1138 of 2,187 | #138 of 563 |
| National rank | #18972 of 50,301 | #3297 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 814 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 814 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 58.8).
- •Discovery Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Discovery Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Discovery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 55.5%).
- •Castle Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.9).
- •Discovery Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 555.
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 Castle Creek Elementary better than Discovery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.8 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 Castle Creek Elementary and Discovery Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Creek Elementary: 555. Discovery Middle: 814. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Creek Elementary and Discovery Middle rank in Florida?
Castle Creek Elementary is 1138th of 2,187 and Discovery Middle is 138th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).