Deer Park Elementary School vs Gulf Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park Elementary School
New Port Richey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Gulf Middle School
New Port Richey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Deer Park Elementary School New Port Richey, Florida | Gulf Middle School New Port Richey, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 2,187 | #380 of 563 |
| National rank | #10714 of 50,301 | #8306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| city | New Port Richey | New Port Richey |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 46.9).
- •Deer Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Deer Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 40%).
- •Deer Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 60.9%).
- •Deer Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Gulf Middle School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 524.
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 Deer Park Elementary School better than Gulf Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Park Elementary School ranks higher (70.8 vs 46.9 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 Deer Park Elementary School and Gulf Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between New Port Richey and New Port Richey in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Park Elementary School: 524. Gulf Middle School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Park Elementary School and Gulf Middle School rank in Florida?
Deer Park Elementary School is 672nd of 2,187 and Gulf Middle School is 380th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).