Deerlake Middle School vs William J Montford III Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 10 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
William J Montford III Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students
| Measure | Deerlake Middle School Tallahassee, Florida | William J Montford III Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 563 | #40 of 563 |
| National rank | #1131 of 15,369 | #1242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 876 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 19.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 85% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (82.3 vs 81.6).
- •William J Montford III Middle School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Deerlake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 19.4%).
- •William J Montford III Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.4).
- •William J Montford III Middle School is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 876.
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 William J Montford III Middle School?
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 Deerlake Middle School and William J Montford III Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerlake Middle School: 876. William J Montford III Middle School: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerlake Middle School and William J Montford III Middle School rank in Florida?
Deerlake Middle School is 33rd of 563 and William J Montford III Middle School is 40th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).