Murdock Middle School vs Norland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 226 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
Norland Middle School
Miami · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | Murdock Middle School Port Charlotte, Florida | Norland Middle School Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #376 of 563 | #521 of 563 |
| National rank | #8259 of 15,369 | #12374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 34% |
| city | Port Charlotte | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Murdock Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 27.6).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 34%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 33%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 62.5%).
- •Murdock Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.6).
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 Norland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Murdock Middle School ranks higher (47.2 vs 27.6 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 Norland Middle School?
About 226 km in a straight line, between Port Charlotte and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Murdock Middle School: 656. Norland Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Murdock Middle School and Norland Middle School rank in Florida?
Murdock Middle School is 376th of 563 and Norland Middle School is 521st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).