Columbia Elementary vs Timber Springs Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
489 students
Timber Springs Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,067 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Orlando, Florida | Timber Springs Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #473 of 2,187 | #88 of 563 |
| National rank | #7320 of 50,301 | #2238 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 1,067 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 1,067 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 75% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.0 vs 75.7).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 75%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Timber Springs Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 40.1%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.1).
- •Timber Springs Middle is the larger school with 1,067 students compared with 489.
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 Columbia Elementary better than Timber Springs Middle?
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 Columbia Elementary and Timber Springs Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 489. Timber Springs Middle: 1,067. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Timber Springs Middle rank in Florida?
Columbia Elementary is 473rd of 2,187 and Timber Springs Middle is 88th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).