Bak Middle School of the Arts vs Bear Lakes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bak Middle School of the Arts
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,246 students
Bear Lakes Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Bak Middle School of the Arts West Palm Beach, Florida | Bear Lakes Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 563 | #502 of 563 |
| National rank | #548 of 15,369 | #11823 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,246 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 35% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 30.5).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (95% vs 35%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 32%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 64.8%).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 841.
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 Bak Middle School of the Arts better than Bear Lakes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bak Middle School of the Arts ranks higher (87.0 vs 30.5 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 Bak Middle School of the Arts and Bear Lakes Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bak Middle School of the Arts: 1,246. Bear Lakes Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bak Middle School of the Arts and Bear Lakes Middle School rank in Florida?
Bak Middle School of the Arts is 3rd of 563 and Bear Lakes Middle School is 502nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).