Mariposa Elementary School vs Southport Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mariposa Elementary School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
792 students
Southport Middle School
Port ST Lucie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
| Measure | Mariposa Elementary School Port ST Lucie, Florida | Southport Middle School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1165 of 2,187 | #350 of 563 |
| National rank | #19445 of 50,301 | #7757 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 792 | 872 |
| Enrollment | 792 | 872 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 55% |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mariposa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.2 vs 49.5).
- •Mariposa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Mariposa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Mariposa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 63.9%).
- •Mariposa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.4).
- •Southport Middle School is the larger school with 872 students compared with 792.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Mariposa Elementary School better than Southport Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mariposa Elementary School ranks higher (58.2 vs 49.5 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 Mariposa Elementary School and Southport Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mariposa Elementary School: 792. Southport Middle School: 872. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mariposa Elementary School and Southport Middle School rank in Florida?
Mariposa Elementary School is 1165th of 2,187 and Southport Middle School is 350th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).