Discovery Intermediate School vs Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 552 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Intermediate School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students
| Measure | Discovery Intermediate School Kissimmee, Florida | Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 563 | #1999 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11302 of 15,369 | #36129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 804 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 804 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Kissimmee | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.9 vs 33.7).
- •Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 77.6%).
- •Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.9).
- •Discovery Intermediate School is the larger school with 804 students compared with 558.
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 Intermediate School better than Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
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 Discovery Intermediate School and Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts?
About 552 m in a straight line, between Kissimmee and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Intermediate School: 804. Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Intermediate School and Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts rank in Florida?
Discovery Intermediate School is 480th of 563 and Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts is 1999th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).