Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts vs Howell L. Watkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 177 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
Bonita Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts Bonita Springs, Florida | Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 563 | #463 of 563 |
| National rank | #4835 of 15,369 | #10684 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 706 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 39% |
| city | Bonita Springs | Palm Beach Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 35.8).
- •Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.1% vs 67.1%).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.7).
- •Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts is the larger school with 706 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 Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts better than Howell L. Watkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts ranks higher (62.9 vs 35.8 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 Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts and Howell L. Watkins Middle School?
About 177 km in a straight line, between Bonita Springs and Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts: 706. Howell L. Watkins Middle School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts and Howell L. Watkins Middle School rank in Florida?
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts is 209th of 563 and Howell L. Watkins Middle School is 463rd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).