Howard Middle vs Silver Trail Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 296 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
Silver Trail Middle School
Southwest Ranches · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,187 students
| Measure | Howard Middle Orlando, Florida | Silver Trail Middle School Southwest Ranches, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 563 | #77 of 563 |
| National rank | #1741 of 15,369 | #1982 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,185 | 1,187 |
| Enrollment | 1,185 | 1,187 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| city | Orlando | Southwest Ranches |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 77.1).
- •Silver Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Howard Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Silver Trail Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.8%).
- •Howard Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 25.3).
- •Silver Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,187 students compared with 1,185.
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 Silver Trail Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Middle ranks higher (78.4 vs 77.1 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 Silver Trail Middle School?
About 296 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Southwest Ranches in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Middle: 1,185. Silver Trail Middle School: 1,187. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Middle and Silver Trail Middle School rank in Florida?
Howard Middle is 66th of 563 and Silver Trail Middle School is 77th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).