Legacy Middle vs Waterford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Waterford Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students
| Measure | Legacy Middle Orlando, Florida | Waterford Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 563 | #841 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6656 of 15,369 | #13614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 710 | 532 |
| Enrollment | 710 | 532 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.8% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 54.5).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 44.8%).
- •Waterford Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.7).
- •Legacy Middle is the larger school with 710 students compared with 532.
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 Legacy Middle better than Waterford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waterford Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 54.5 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 Legacy Middle and Waterford Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Middle: 710. Waterford Elementary: 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Middle and Waterford Elementary rank in Florida?
Legacy Middle is 303rd of 563 and Waterford Elementary is 841st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).