Manatee Middle School vs Marco Island Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Marco Island Charter Middle
Marco Island · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
277 students
| Measure | Manatee Middle School Naples, Florida | Marco Island Charter Middle Marco Island, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #293 of 563 | #2 of 563 |
| National rank | #6482 of 15,369 | #542 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 87% |
| city | Naples | Marco Island |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marco Island Charter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 55.4).
- •Marco Island Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •Marco Island Charter Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Marco Island Charter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 50.3%).
- •Marco Island Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.0).
- •Manatee Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 277.
- •Manatee Middle School is a public school while Marco Island Charter Middle 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 Middle School better than Marco Island Charter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Marco Island Charter Middle ranks higher (87.1 vs 55.4 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 Manatee Middle School and Marco Island Charter Middle?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Naples and Marco Island in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee Middle School: 781. Marco Island Charter Middle: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee Middle School and Marco Island Charter Middle rank in Florida?
Manatee Middle School is 293rd of 563 and Marco Island Charter Middle is 2nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).