Discovery Middle vs Waterford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 380 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
814 students
Waterford Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle Orlando, Florida | Waterford Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #138 of 563 | #841 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3297 of 15,369 | #13614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 814 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 63% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 66.8).
- •Discovery Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Discovery Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Discovery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 38%).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.9).
- •Discovery Middle is the larger school with 814 students compared with 532.
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 Waterford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle ranks higher (70.2 vs 66.8 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 Waterford Elementary?
About 380 m in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle: 814. Waterford Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle and Waterford Elementary rank in Florida?
Discovery Middle is 138th of 563 and Waterford Elementary is 841st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).