Mt. Dora Middle School vs Tavares Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mt. Dora Middle School
Mount Dora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
845 students
Tavares Middle School
Tavares · Public middle · Grades 6–8
933 students
| Measure | Mt. Dora Middle School Mount Dora, Florida | Tavares Middle School Tavares, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #246 of 563 | #240 of 563 |
| National rank | #5592 of 15,369 | #5490 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 845 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| city | Mount Dora | Tavares |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.5 vs 60.0).
- •Tavares Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Mt. Dora Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Mt. Dora Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40% vs 48%).
- •Tavares Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.6).
- •Tavares Middle School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 845.
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 Mt. Dora Middle School better than Tavares Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mt. Dora Middle School and Tavares Middle School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Mount Dora and Tavares in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mt. Dora Middle School: 845. Tavares Middle School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mt. Dora Middle School and Tavares Middle School rank in Florida?
Mt. Dora Middle School is 246th of 563 and Tavares Middle School is 240th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).