Bak Middle School of the Arts vs Northmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 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
Northmore Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
710 students
| Measure | Bak Middle School of the Arts West Palm Beach, Florida | Northmore Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 563 | #1753 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #548 of 15,369 | #30381 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,246 | 710 |
| Enrollment | 1,246 | 710 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 96% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 53% |
| 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 42.4).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (95% vs 53%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (96% vs 39%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 61.7%).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.7).
- •Bak Middle School of the Arts is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 710.
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 Northmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bak Middle School of the Arts ranks higher (87.0 vs 42.4 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 Northmore Elementary School?
About 2.1 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. Northmore Elementary School: 710. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bak Middle School of the Arts and Northmore Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bak Middle School of the Arts is 3rd of 563 and Northmore Elementary School is 1753rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).