Challenger Middle School vs Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Herbert A. Ammons Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #149 of 563 | #54 of 563 |
| National rank | #3493 of 15,369 | #1528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 999 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 93% |
| city | Cape Coral | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 69.3).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 73%).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 62%).
- •Herbert A. Ammons Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 41.5%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.8).
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 Challenger Middle School better than Herbert A. Ammons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert A. Ammons Middle School ranks higher (79.7 vs 69.3 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 Challenger Middle School and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 999. Herbert A. Ammons Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School rank in Florida?
Challenger Middle School is 149th of 563 and Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is 54th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).