Chain of Lakes Middle vs Palm Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain of Lakes Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
Palm Lake Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Chain of Lakes Middle Orlando, Florida | Palm Lake Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #375 of 563 | #557 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8225 of 15,369 | #8661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 955 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 66% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 47.3).
- •Palm Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Palm Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 44%).
- •Palm Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 41.6%).
- •Palm Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 22.2).
- •Chain of Lakes Middle is the larger school with 955 students compared with 574.
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 Chain of Lakes Middle better than Palm Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Lake Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 47.3 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 Chain of Lakes Middle and Palm Lake Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain of Lakes Middle: 955. Palm Lake Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain of Lakes Middle and Palm Lake Elementary rank in Florida?
Chain of Lakes Middle is 375th of 563 and Palm Lake Elementary is 557th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).