Deerlake Middle School vs Hawks Rise Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.6 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
Hawks Rise Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
752 students
| Measure | Deerlake Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | Hawks Rise Elementary School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #33 of 563 | #31 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,369 | #959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 88% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawks Rise Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 82.3).
- •Hawks Rise Elementary School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 84%).
- •Hawks Rise Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Hawks Rise Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 15%).
- •Hawks Rise Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.4).
- •Deerlake Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 752.
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 Hawks Rise Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawks Rise Elementary School ranks higher (89.2 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 Hawks Rise Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerlake Middle School: 876. Hawks Rise Elementary School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerlake Middle School and Hawks Rise Elementary School rank in Florida?
Deerlake Middle School is 33rd of 563 and Hawks Rise Elementary School is 31st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).