Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School vs Mariner Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
606 students
Mariner Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida | Mariner Middle School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1645 of 2,187 | #258 of 563 |
| National rank | #28157 of 50,301 | #5819 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 606 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.4 vs 45.6).
- •Mariner Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Mariner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Mariner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 60.6%).
- •Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.6).
- •Mariner Middle School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 606.
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 Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School better than Mariner Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mariner Middle School ranks higher (58.4 vs 45.6 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 Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School and Mariner Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School: 606. Mariner Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School and Mariner Middle School rank in Florida?
Hector A. Cafferata JR Elementary School is 1645th of 2,187 and Mariner Middle School is 258th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).