Diplomat Middle School vs Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diplomat Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,097 students
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
| Measure | Diplomat Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 563 | #1645 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4939 of 15,369 | #28157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,097 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diplomat Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 45.6).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 49%).
- •Diplomat Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 60.6%).
- •Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.9).
- •Diplomat Middle School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 606.
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 Diplomat Middle School better than Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Diplomat Middle School ranks higher (62.4 vs 45.6 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 Diplomat Middle School and Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diplomat Middle School: 1,097. Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diplomat Middle School and Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School rank in Florida?
Diplomat Middle School is 214th of 563 and Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School is 1645th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).