Murdock Middle School vs Myakka River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Murdock Middle School
Port Charlotte · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
Myakka River Elementary School
Port Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
624 students
| Measure | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida | Myakka River Elementary School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 563 | #890 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8259 of 15,369 | #14664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 59% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myakka River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 47.2).
- •Myakka River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •Myakka River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Myakka River Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 53.8%).
- •Myakka River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.3).
- •Murdock Middle School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 624.
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 Murdock Middle School better than Myakka River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Myakka River Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 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 Murdock Middle School and Myakka River Elementary School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Middle School: 656. Myakka River Elementary School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Middle School and Myakka River Elementary School rank in Florida?
Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 and Myakka River Elementary School is 890th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).