George W. Marks Elementary School vs Southwestern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W. Marks Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
Southwestern Middle School
Deland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
| Measure | George W. Marks Elementary School Deland, Florida | Southwestern Middle School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1068 of 2,187 | #443 of 563 |
| National rank | #17862 of 50,301 | #9876 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 780 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 40% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Marks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 39.8).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 40%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 61.4%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.8).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School is the larger school with 780 students compared with 664.
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 George W. Marks Elementary School better than Southwestern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Marks Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 39.8 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 George W. Marks Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W. Marks Elementary School: 780. Southwestern Middle School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W. Marks Elementary School and Southwestern Middle School rank in Florida?
George W. Marks Elementary School is 1068th of 2,187 and Southwestern Middle School is 443rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).