Florence Drake Elementary vs Sparks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Drake Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
254 students
Sparks Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
622 students
| Measure | Florence Drake Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Sparks Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 408 | #77 of 106 |
| National rank | #32883 of 50,301 | #14641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 19% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Drake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 14.5).
- •Florence Drake Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 19%).
- •Florence Drake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Florence Drake Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.4).
- •Sparks Middle School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 254.
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 Florence Drake Elementary better than Sparks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Drake Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 14.5 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 Florence Drake Elementary and Sparks Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Drake Elementary: 254. Sparks Middle School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Drake Elementary and Sparks Middle School rank in Nevada?
Florence Drake Elementary is 169th of 408 and Sparks Middle School is 77th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).