Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary vs Westwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Westwood Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary Gainesville, Florida | Westwood Middle School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 2,187 | #299 of 563 |
| National rank | #17569 of 50,301 | #6590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 54.9).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 47.9%).
- •Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 23.1).
- •Westwood Middle School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 501.
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 Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary better than Westwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 54.9 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 Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary and Westwood Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary: 501. Westwood Middle School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary and Westwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Carolyn Beatrice Parker Elementary is 1053rd of 2,187 and Westwood Middle School is 299th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).