Bear Lakes Middle School vs Fort Clarke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 399 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Lakes Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Fort Clarke Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Bear Lakes Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida | Fort Clarke Middle School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 563 | #262 of 563 |
| National rank | #11823 of 15,369 | #5882 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 841 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 60% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Clarke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 30.5).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 35%).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 64.8%).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.0).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 840.
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 Bear Lakes Middle School better than Fort Clarke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Clarke Middle School ranks higher (58.1 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 Bear Lakes Middle School and Fort Clarke Middle School?
About 399 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Lakes Middle School: 841. Fort Clarke Middle School: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lakes Middle School and Fort Clarke Middle School rank in Florida?
Bear Lakes Middle School is 502nd of 563 and Fort Clarke Middle School is 262nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).