Calusa Park Elementary School vs Golden Gate Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calusa Park Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
Golden Gate Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
| Measure | Calusa Park Elementary School Naples, Florida | Golden Gate Middle School Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #675 of 2,187 | #297 of 563 |
| National rank | #10776 of 50,301 | #6543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 670 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 670 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 44.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calusa Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 55.1).
- •Calusa Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Calusa Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 44%).
- •Golden Gate Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.8% vs 51.3%).
- •Calusa Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 19.6).
- •Golden Gate Middle School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 670.
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 Calusa Park Elementary School better than Golden Gate Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Calusa Park Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 55.1 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 Calusa Park Elementary School and Golden Gate Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calusa Park Elementary School: 670. Golden Gate Middle School: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calusa Park Elementary School and Golden Gate Middle School rank in Florida?
Calusa Park Elementary School is 675th of 2,187 and Golden Gate Middle School is 297th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).