Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred vs Walter Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred
Lake Alfred · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred Lake Alfred, Florida | Walter Caldwell Elementary School Auburndale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #368 of 563 | #1879 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8013 of 15,369 | #33258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,039 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| city | Lake Alfred | Auburndale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 38.1).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred does better on math proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 41%).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 72.7%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.6).
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 887.
- •Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is a charter school while Walter Caldwell Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred better than Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred ranks higher (48.3 vs 38.1 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 Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred and Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Lake Alfred and Auburndale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred: 1,039. Walter Caldwell Elementary School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred and Walter Caldwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Discovery Academy of Lake Alfred is 368th of 563 and Walter Caldwell Elementary School is 1879th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).