Meadow Park Elementary School vs Murdock Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Park Elementary School
Port Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Murdock Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | Meadow Park Elementary School Port Charlotte, Florida | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1033 of 2,187 | #376 of 563 |
| National rank | #17216 of 50,301 | #8259 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 708 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 46% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 47.2).
- •Meadow Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 46%).
- •Meadow Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 55.5%).
- •Meadow Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.3).
- •Meadow Park Elementary School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 656.
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 Meadow Park Elementary School better than Murdock Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Park Elementary School ranks higher (61.4 vs 47.2 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 Meadow Park Elementary School and Murdock Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Park Elementary School: 708. Murdock Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Park Elementary School and Murdock Middle School rank in Florida?
Meadow Park Elementary School is 1033rd of 2,187 and Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).