Bear Lakes Middle School vs Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,014 students
| Measure | Bear Lakes Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida | Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 563 | #904 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11823 of 15,369 | #14870 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 841 | 1,014 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 1,014 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 70% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 30.5).
- •Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach does better on math proficiency (70% vs 35%).
- •Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Bear Lakes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 72.6%).
- •Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.2).
- •Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach is the larger school with 1,014 students compared with 841.
- •Bear Lakes Middle School is a public school while Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach ranks higher (64.9 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 Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach?
About 2.4 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. Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach: 1,014. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lakes Middle School and Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach rank in Florida?
Bear Lakes Middle School is 502nd of 563 and Renaissance Charter School at West Palm Beach is 904th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).