Edith I. Starke Elementary School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 989 m 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
Southwestern Middle School
Deland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
| Measure | Edith I. Starke Elementary School Deland, Florida | Southwestern Middle School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1849 of 2,187 | #443 of 563 |
| National rank | #32391 of 50,301 | #9876 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.3 vs 39.8).
- •Edith I. Starke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Southwestern Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Edith I. Starke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.8).
- •Southwestern Middle School is the larger school with 664 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 Southwestern Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Edith I. Starke Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School: 270. Southwestern Middle School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith I. Starke Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Florida?
Edith I. Starke Elementary School is 1849th of 2,187 and Southwestern Middle School is 443rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).