Fort Clarke Middle School vs Hidden Oak Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 230 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Clarke Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
Hidden Oak Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | Fort Clarke Middle School Gainesville, Florida | Hidden Oak Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #262 of 563 | #308 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5882 of 15,369 | #4772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 840 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 80% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 58.1).
- •Hidden Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Hidden Oak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Hidden Oak Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 51.3%).
- •Hidden Oak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.0).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 694.
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 Fort Clarke Middle School better than Hidden Oak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Oak Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 58.1 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 Fort Clarke Middle School and Hidden Oak Elementary School?
About 230 m in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Clarke Middle School: 840. Hidden Oak Elementary School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Clarke Middle School and Hidden Oak Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort Clarke Middle School is 262nd of 563 and Hidden Oak Elementary School is 308th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).