Mariner Middle School vs Walter C. Young Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mariner Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
Walter C. Young Middle School
Pembroke Pines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Mariner Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Walter C. Young Middle School Pembroke Pines, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #258 of 563 | #140 of 563 |
| National rank | #5819 of 15,369 | #3308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 691 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 64% |
| city | Cape Coral | Pembroke Pines |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter C. Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 58.4).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 48.8%).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.6).
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 Mariner Middle School better than Walter C. Young Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter C. Young Middle School ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.4 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 Mariner Middle School and Walter C. Young Middle School?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Pembroke Pines in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariner Middle School: 691. Walter C. Young Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariner Middle School and Walter C. Young Middle School rank in Florida?
Mariner Middle School is 258th of 563 and Walter C. Young Middle School is 140th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).