Innovation Charter School vs James S. Rickards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Innovation Charter School
Pompano Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
James S. Rickards Middle School
Oakland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Innovation Charter School Pompano Beach, Florida | James S. Rickards Middle School Oakland Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1820 of 2,187 | #431 of 563 |
| National rank | #31734 of 50,301 | #9514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 406 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| city | Pompano Beach | Oakland Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James S. Rickards Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.4 vs 40.3).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Innovation Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 52.1%).
- •Innovation Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.3).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 406.
- •Innovation Charter School is a charter school while James S. Rickards Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Innovation Charter School better than James S. Rickards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James S. Rickards Middle School ranks higher (41.4 vs 40.3 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 Innovation Charter School and James S. Rickards Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pompano Beach and Oakland Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Innovation Charter School: 406. James S. Rickards Middle School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Innovation Charter School and James S. Rickards Middle School rank in Florida?
Innovation Charter School is 1820th of 2,187 and James S. Rickards Middle School is 431st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).