John F. Kennedy Middle School vs Tropical Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Rockledge · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
Tropical Elementary School
Merritt Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
569 students
| Measure | John F. Kennedy Middle School Rockledge, Florida | Tropical Elementary School Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 563 | #521 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3184 of 15,369 | #7991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 447 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| city | Rockledge | Merritt Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tropical Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 70.7).
- •John F. Kennedy Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 49.7%).
- •Tropical Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •Tropical Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 447.
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 John F. Kennedy Middle School better than Tropical Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tropical Elementary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 70.7 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 John F. Kennedy Middle School and Tropical Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Rockledge and Merritt Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F. Kennedy Middle School: 447. Tropical Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F. Kennedy Middle School and Tropical Elementary School rank in Florida?
John F. Kennedy Middle School is 130th of 563 and Tropical Elementary School is 521st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).