Murdock Middle School vs Neil Armstrong Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 7.5 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
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Port Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
763 students
| Measure | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida | Neil Armstrong Elementary School Port Charlotte, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 563 | #897 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8259 of 15,369 | #14804 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 656 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 64% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Port Charlotte |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 47.2).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 46%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 60.3%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.3).
- •Neil Armstrong Elementary School is the larger school with 763 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 Murdock Middle School better than Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 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 Neil Armstrong Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Port Charlotte in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Middle School: 656. Neil Armstrong Elementary School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Middle School and Neil Armstrong Elementary School rank in Florida?
Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 and Neil Armstrong Elementary School is 897th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).