Dundee Ridge Middle Academy vs Lake Marion Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Dundee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
725 students
Lake Marion Creek Middle School
Poinciana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
| Measure | Dundee Ridge Middle Academy Dundee, Florida | Lake Marion Creek Middle School Poinciana, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #306 of 563 | #562 of 563 |
| National rank | #6753 of 15,369 | #14339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 725 | 1,013 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 1,013 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| city | Dundee | Poinciana |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dundee Ridge Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 16.6).
- •Dundee Ridge Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Dundee Ridge Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Dundee Ridge Middle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 73.5%).
- •Lake Marion Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.1).
- •Lake Marion Creek Middle School is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 725.
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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy better than Lake Marion Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dundee Ridge Middle Academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 16.6 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 Dundee Ridge Middle Academy and Lake Marion Creek Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Dundee and Poinciana in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy: 725. Lake Marion Creek Middle School: 1,013. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundee Ridge Middle Academy and Lake Marion Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy is 306th of 563 and Lake Marion Creek Middle School is 562nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).