Bear Lakes Middle School vs Grassy Waters Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 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
Grassy Waters Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
705 students
| Measure | Bear Lakes Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida | Grassy Waters Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 563 | #1145 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11823 of 15,369 | #19057 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 841 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 63% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grassy Waters Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 30.5).
- •Grassy Waters Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 35%).
- •Grassy Waters Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Grassy Waters Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 64.8%).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School is the larger school with 841 students compared with 705.
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 Grassy Waters Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grassy Waters Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 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 Grassy Waters Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Lakes Middle School: 841. Grassy Waters Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lakes Middle School and Grassy Waters Elementary School rank in Florida?
Bear Lakes Middle School is 502nd of 563 and Grassy Waters Elementary School is 1145th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).