Fort Clarke Middle School vs Meadowbrook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km 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
Meadowbrook Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
791 students
| Measure | Fort Clarke Middle School Gainesville, Florida | Meadowbrook Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #262 of 563 | #183 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5882 of 15,369 | #3101 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 840 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 83% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 58.1).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 60%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 56%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 51.3%).
- •Meadowbrook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.0).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 791.
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 Meadowbrook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowbrook Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 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 Meadowbrook Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Clarke Middle School: 840. Meadowbrook Elementary School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Clarke Middle School and Meadowbrook Elementary School rank in Florida?
Fort Clarke Middle School is 262nd of 563 and Meadowbrook Elementary School is 183rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).