Jere L. Stambaugh Middle vs Walter Caldwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
Auburndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students
Walter Caldwell Elementary School
Auburndale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
887 students
| Measure | Jere L. Stambaugh Middle Auburndale, Florida | Walter Caldwell Elementary School Auburndale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #559 of 563 | #1879 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13879 of 15,369 | #33258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,013 | 887 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 887 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.8% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 46% |
| city | Auburndale | Auburndale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 19.4).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 28%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 75.8%).
- •Walter Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 22.0).
- •Jere L. Stambaugh Middle is the larger school with 1,013 students compared with 887.
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 Jere L. Stambaugh Middle better than Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 19.4 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 Jere L. Stambaugh Middle and Walter Caldwell Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Auburndale and Auburndale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle: 1,013. Walter Caldwell Elementary School: 887. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jere L. Stambaugh Middle and Walter Caldwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Jere L. Stambaugh Middle is 559th of 563 and Walter Caldwell Elementary School is 1879th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).