Baker/Head Start vs Punta Gorda Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker/Head Start
Punta Gorda · Public other · Grades PK–PK
165 students
Punta Gorda Middle School
Punta Gorda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | Baker/Head Start Punta Gorda, Florida | Punta Gorda Middle School Punta Gorda, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #271 of 563 |
| National rank | – | #6036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 165 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 82.5 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Punta Gorda Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 77%).
- •Punta Gorda Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 82.5).
- •Punta Gorda Middle School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 165.
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 Baker/Head Start better than Punta Gorda Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Baker/Head Start and Punta Gorda Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker/Head Start: 165. Punta Gorda Middle School: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker/Head Start and Punta Gorda Middle School rank in Florida?
Baker/Head Start is unranked and Punta Gorda Middle School is 271st of 563 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).