Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering vs New Dimensions High School
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.
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students
New Dimensions High School
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
445 students
| Measure | Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering Kissimmee, Florida | New Dimensions High School Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1392 of 2,187 | #161 of 576 |
| National rank | #23530 of 50,301 | #5258 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 729 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Dimensions High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 52.3).
- •New Dimensions High School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •New Dimensions High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •New Dimensions High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 67.4%).
- •Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.2).
- •Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is the larger school with 729 students compared with 445.
- •Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is a public school while New Dimensions High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering better than New Dimensions High School?
On the Success Index (US), New Dimensions High School ranks higher (62.1 vs 52.3 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 Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering and New Dimensions High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering: 729. New Dimensions High School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering and New Dimensions High School rank in Florida?
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering is 1392nd of 2,187 and New Dimensions High School is 161st of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).