Hickory Tree Elementary School vs St. Cloud Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Tree Elementary School
Saint Cloud · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,078 students
St. Cloud Middle School
ST Cloud · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,213 students
| Measure | Hickory Tree Elementary School Saint Cloud, Florida | St. Cloud Middle School ST Cloud, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 2,187 | #226 of 563 |
| National rank | #17425 of 50,301 | #5194 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,078 | 1,213 |
| Enrollment | 1,078 | 1,213 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| city | Saint Cloud | ST Cloud |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.1 vs 61.3).
- •St. Cloud Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •St. Cloud Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 47.7%).
- •Hickory Tree Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •St. Cloud Middle School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 1,078.
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 Hickory Tree Elementary School better than St. Cloud Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hickory Tree Elementary School and St. Cloud Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Cloud and ST Cloud in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Tree Elementary School: 1,078. St. Cloud Middle School: 1,213. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Tree Elementary School and St. Cloud Middle School rank in Florida?
Hickory Tree Elementary School is 1043rd of 2,187 and St. Cloud Middle School is 226th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).