Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School vs Liberty Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 337 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,010 students
Liberty Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
| Measure | Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School Ocala, Florida | Liberty Middle School Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1167 of 2,187 | #327 of 563 |
| National rank | #19520 of 50,301 | #7216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,010 | 1,171 |
| Enrollment | 1,010 | 1,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 51.9).
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 50.5%).
- •Liberty Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.4).
- •Liberty Middle School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 1,010.
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 Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School better than Liberty Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 51.9 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 Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School and Liberty Middle School?
About 337 m in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School: 1,010. Liberty Middle School: 1,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School and Liberty Middle School rank in Florida?
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School is 1167th of 2,187 and Liberty Middle School is 327th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).