Discovery Middle vs Legacy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
Legacy Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle Orlando, Florida | Legacy Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 563 | #303 of 563 |
| National rank | #3297 of 15,369 | #6656 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 814 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 49% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 54.5).
- •Discovery Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 49%).
- •Discovery Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Discovery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 44.8%).
- •Legacy Middle does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.9).
- •Discovery Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 710.
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 Middle better than Legacy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle ranks higher (70.2 vs 54.5 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 Middle and Legacy Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle: 814. Legacy Middle: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle and Legacy Middle rank in Florida?
Discovery Middle is 138th of 563 and Legacy Middle is 303rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).