Howard Middle School vs Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 910 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Howard Middle School Ocala, Florida | Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Ocala, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #253 of 563 | #32 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5726 of 15,369 | #964 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 917 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 917 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 91% |
| city | Ocala | Ocala |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.2 vs 58.9).
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (91% vs 60%).
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 57%).
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 53.7%).
- •Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.7).
- •Howard Middle School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 467.
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 School better than Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts ranks higher (89.2 vs 58.9 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 Howard Middle School and Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts?
About 910 m in a straight line, between Ocala and Ocala in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Middle School: 917. Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Middle School and Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts rank in Florida?
Howard Middle School is 253rd of 563 and Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts is 32nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).