Idylwild Elementary School vs Kanapaha Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Idylwild Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Kanapaha Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,014 students
| Measure | Idylwild Elementary School Gainesville, Florida | Kanapaha Middle School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1835 of 2,187 | #245 of 563 |
| National rank | #32000 of 50,301 | #5587 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 627 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kanapaha Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 39.9).
- •Kanapaha Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Kanapaha Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Kanapaha Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 69.2%).
- •Idylwild Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.1).
- •Kanapaha Middle School is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 627.
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 Idylwild Elementary School better than Kanapaha Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kanapaha Middle School ranks higher (59.5 vs 39.9 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 Idylwild Elementary School and Kanapaha Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Idylwild Elementary School: 627. Kanapaha Middle School: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Idylwild Elementary School and Kanapaha Middle School rank in Florida?
Idylwild Elementary School is 1835th of 2,187 and Kanapaha Middle School is 245th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).