Edith I. Starke Elementary School vs George W. Marks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
George W. Marks Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
| Measure | Edith I. Starke Elementary School Deland, Florida | George W. Marks Elementary School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1849 of 2,187 | #1068 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #32391 of 50,301 | #17862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 270 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Marks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 39.3).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 79.6%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.0).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 270.
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 Edith I. Starke Elementary School better than George W. Marks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Marks Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 39.3 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 Edith I. Starke Elementary School and George W. Marks Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School: 270. George W. Marks Elementary School: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith I. Starke Elementary School and George W. Marks Elementary School rank in Florida?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is 1849th of 2,187 and George W. Marks Elementary School is 1068th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).