Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School vs Port Salerno Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
Stuart · Public middle · Grades 6–8
911 students
Port Salerno Elementary School
Stuart · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School Stuart, Florida | Port Salerno Elementary School Stuart, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 563 | #1977 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6559 of 15,369 | #35465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 911 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 911 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| city | Stuart | Stuart |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 34.7).
- •Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 35%).
- •Port Salerno Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 62.5%).
- •Port Salerno Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.6).
- •Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 730.
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 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School better than Port Salerno Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.7 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 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School and Port Salerno Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Stuart and Stuart in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: 911. Port Salerno Elementary School: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School and Port Salerno Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School is 298th of 563 and Port Salerno Elementary School is 1977th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).