Howard W. Bishop Middle School vs W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 620 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
| Measure | Howard W. Bishop Middle School Gainesville, Florida | W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 563 | #2032 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5970 of 15,369 | #37185 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 824 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 824 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 32.1).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 86.6%).
- •W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 22.9).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 463.
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 W. Bishop Middle School better than W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard W. Bishop Middle School ranks higher (57.7 vs 32.1 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 W. Bishop Middle School and W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School?
About 620 m in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard W. Bishop Middle School: 824. W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard W. Bishop Middle School and W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School rank in Florida?
Howard W. Bishop Middle School is 265th of 563 and W. A. Metcalfe Elementary School is 2032nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).