Indian River Elementary School vs New Smyrna Beach Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River Elementary School
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
New Smyrna Beach Middle School
New Smyrna Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,036 students
| Measure | Indian River Elementary School Edgewater, Florida | New Smyrna Beach Middle School New Smyrna Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #774 of 2,187 | #313 of 563 |
| National rank | #12584 of 50,301 | #6946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 614 | 1,036 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 1,036 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Edgewater | New Smyrna Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 53.3).
- •Indian River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Indian River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •New Smyrna Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.6% vs 53.7%).
- •Indian River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.2).
- •New Smyrna Beach Middle School is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 614.
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 Indian River Elementary School better than New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian River Elementary School ranks higher (68.2 vs 53.3 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 Indian River Elementary School and New Smyrna Beach Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River Elementary School: 614. New Smyrna Beach Middle School: 1,036. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River Elementary School and New Smyrna Beach Middle School rank in Florida?
Indian River Elementary School is 774th of 2,187 and New Smyrna Beach Middle School is 313th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).