Deerlake Middle School vs Desoto Trail Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerlake Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Desoto Trail Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
652 students
| Measure | Deerlake Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | Desoto Trail Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 563 | #128 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,369 | #2307 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 81% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desoto Trail Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 82.3).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 81%).
- •Desoto Trail Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 15.2%).
- •Desoto Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.4).
- •Deerlake Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 652.
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 Deerlake Middle School better than Desoto Trail Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Desoto Trail Elementary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 82.3 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 Deerlake Middle School and Desoto Trail Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerlake Middle School: 876. Desoto Trail Elementary School: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerlake Middle School and Desoto Trail Elementary School rank in Florida?
Deerlake Middle School is 33rd of 563 and Desoto Trail Elementary School is 128th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).