New Life Charter Academy vs New River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Life Charter Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
110 students
New River Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,566 students
| Measure | New Life Charter Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida | New River Middle School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1749 of 2,187 | #378 of 563 |
| National rank | #30316 of 50,301 | #8291 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 110 | 1,566 |
| Enrollment | 110 | 1,566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.7% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | – | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New River Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 42.5).
- •New River Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •New River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •New Life Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 45%).
- •New River Middle School is the larger school with 1,566 students compared with 110.
- •New Life Charter Academy is a charter school while New River Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 New Life Charter Academy better than New River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New River Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 42.5 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 New Life Charter Academy and New River Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Life Charter Academy: 110. New River Middle School: 1,566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Life Charter Academy and New River Middle School rank in Florida?
New Life Charter Academy is 1749th of 2,187 and New River Middle School is 378th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).