Bay Meadows Elementary vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Meadows Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students
Southwest Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students
| Measure | Bay Meadows Elementary Orlando, Florida | Southwest Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #383 of 2,187 | #216 of 563 |
| National rank | #5937 of 50,301 | #4954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 62.4).
- •Bay Meadows Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Bay Meadows Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Bay Meadows Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 33.1%).
- •Bay Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.3).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 764.
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 Meadows Elementary better than Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Meadows Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 62.4 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 Bay Meadows Elementary and Southwest Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Meadows Elementary: 764. Southwest Middle: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Meadows Elementary and Southwest Middle rank in Florida?
Bay Meadows Elementary is 383rd of 2,187 and Southwest Middle is 216th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).