Eighth Street Elementary School vs Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eighth Street Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
| Measure | Eighth Street Elementary School Ocala, Florida | Howard Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #396 of 2,187 | #253 of 563 |
| National rank | #6081 of 50,301 | #5726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 381 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 60% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eighth Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 58.9).
- •Eighth Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 60%).
- •Eighth Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Eighth Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 53.7%).
- •Eighth Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.7).
- •Howard Middle School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 381.
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 Eighth Street Elementary School better than Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eighth Street Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 58.9 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 Eighth Street Elementary School and Howard Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eighth Street Elementary School: 381. Howard Middle School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eighth Street Elementary School and Howard Middle School rank in Florida?
Eighth Street Elementary School is 396th of 2,187 and Howard Middle School is 253rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).