Chain of Lakes Middle vs Southwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 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
Southwest Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,290 students
| Measure | Chain of Lakes Middle Orlando, Florida | Southwest Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 563 | #216 of 563 |
| National rank | #8225 of 15,369 | #4954 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 955 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 56% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 47.3).
- •Southwest Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 46%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 41.6%).
- •Southwest Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.2).
- •Southwest Middle is the larger school with 1,290 students compared with 955.
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 Southwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Middle ranks higher (62.4 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 Southwest Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain of Lakes Middle: 955. Southwest Middle: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain of Lakes Middle and Southwest Middle rank in Florida?
Chain of Lakes Middle is 375th of 563 and Southwest Middle is 216th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).