Bay Lake Elementary vs Horizon West Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Lake Elementary
Windermere · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
Horizon West Middle
Windermere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,333 students
| Measure | Bay Lake Elementary Windermere, Florida | Horizon West Middle Windermere, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 2,187 | #196 of 563 |
| National rank | #5162 of 50,301 | #4614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 1,333 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.3% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Windermere | Windermere |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 63.9).
- •Horizon West Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 20.3%).
- •Bay Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.2).
- •Horizon West Middle is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 680.
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 Bay Lake Elementary better than Horizon West Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Lake Elementary ranks higher (79.6 vs 63.9 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 Bay Lake Elementary and Horizon West Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Windermere in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Lake Elementary: 680. Horizon West Middle: 1,333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Lake Elementary and Horizon West Middle rank in Florida?
Bay Lake Elementary is 337th of 2,187 and Horizon West Middle is 196th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).