Howard Middle vs Ocps Academic Center for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,185 students
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students
| Measure | Howard Middle Orlando, Florida | Ocps Academic Center for Excellence Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 563 | #2153 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1741 of 15,369 | #42843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,185 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 23.2).
- •Howard Middle does better on math proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Howard Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 26%).
- •Howard Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 81.4%).
- •Ocps Academic Center for Excellence does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.2).
- •Howard Middle is the larger school with 1,185 students compared with 824.
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 Howard Middle better than Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 23.2 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 Howard Middle and Ocps Academic Center for Excellence?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Middle: 1,185. Ocps Academic Center for Excellence: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Middle and Ocps Academic Center for Excellence rank in Florida?
Howard Middle is 66th of 563 and Ocps Academic Center for Excellence is 2153rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).