Pelican Island Elementary School vs Sebastian River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelican Island Elementary School
Sebastian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
354 students
Sebastian River Middle School
Sebastian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
| Measure | Pelican Island Elementary School Sebastian, Florida | Sebastian River Middle School Sebastian, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1317 of 2,187 | #336 of 563 |
| National rank | #22167 of 50,301 | #7418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| city | Sebastian | Sebastian |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelican Island Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 51.1).
- •Sebastian River Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Sebastian River Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Pelican Island Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 61.4%).
- •Pelican Island Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 19.9).
- •Sebastian River Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 354.
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 Pelican Island Elementary School better than Sebastian River Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pelican Island Elementary School ranks higher (54.3 vs 51.1 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 Pelican Island Elementary School and Sebastian River Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Sebastian and Sebastian in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelican Island Elementary School: 354. Sebastian River Middle School: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelican Island Elementary School and Sebastian River Middle School rank in Florida?
Pelican Island Elementary School is 1317th of 2,187 and Sebastian River Middle School is 336th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).