Manatee Cove Elementary School vs The Reading Edge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee Cove Elementary School
Orange City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
787 students
The Reading Edge Academy
Debary · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Manatee Cove Elementary School Orange City, Florida | The Reading Edge Academy Debary, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 2,187 | #789 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #17144 of 50,301 | #12914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 787 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 787 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 41.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Orange City | Debary |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Reading Edge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 61.5).
- •The Reading Edge Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Manatee Cove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •The Reading Edge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 58.7%).
- •Manatee Cove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 41.0).
- •Manatee Cove Elementary School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 328.
- •Manatee Cove Elementary School is a public school while The Reading Edge Academy is a charter 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 Manatee Cove Elementary School better than The Reading Edge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The Reading Edge Academy ranks higher (67.8 vs 61.5 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 Manatee Cove Elementary School and The Reading Edge Academy?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Orange City and Debary in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee Cove Elementary School: 787. The Reading Edge Academy: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee Cove Elementary School and The Reading Edge Academy rank in Florida?
Manatee Cove Elementary School is 1025th of 2,187 and The Reading Edge Academy is 789th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).