Apopka Middle vs Dream Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 245 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apopka Middle
Apopka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
Dream Lake Elementary
Apopka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
674 students
| Measure | Apopka Middle Apopka, Florida | Dream Lake Elementary Apopka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 563 | #988 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9171 of 15,369 | #16306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 858 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| city | Apopka | Apopka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dream Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 42.9).
- •Dream Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Dream Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 41%).
- •Apopka Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 55.6%).
- •Dream Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.9).
- •Apopka Middle is the larger school with 858 students compared with 674.
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 Apopka Middle better than Dream Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dream Lake Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 42.9 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 Apopka Middle and Dream Lake Elementary?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Apopka and Apopka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apopka Middle: 858. Dream Lake Elementary: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apopka Middle and Dream Lake Elementary rank in Florida?
Apopka Middle is 418th of 563 and Dream Lake Elementary is 988th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).