Cypress Creek Elementary School vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 146 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Creek Elementary School
Ruskin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
834 students
Shields Middle School
Ruskin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,593 students
| Measure | Cypress Creek Elementary School Ruskin, Florida | Shields Middle School Ruskin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1608 of 2,187 | #500 of 563 |
| National rank | #27534 of 50,301 | #11779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 834 | 1,593 |
| Enrollment | 834 | 1,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Ruskin | Ruskin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 30.8).
- •Cypress Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Cypress Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 35%).
- •Shields Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 60.9%).
- •Cypress Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 26.6).
- •Shields Middle School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 834.
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 Cypress Creek Elementary School better than Shields Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Creek Elementary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 30.8 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 Cypress Creek Elementary School and Shields Middle School?
About 146 m in a straight line, between Ruskin and Ruskin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Creek Elementary School: 834. Shields Middle School: 1,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Creek Elementary School and Shields Middle School rank in Florida?
Cypress Creek Elementary School is 1608th of 2,187 and Shields Middle School is 500th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).