Chain of Lakes Middle vs Windy Ridge K-8
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
Windy Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,136 students
| Measure | Chain of Lakes Middle Orlando, Florida | Windy Ridge K-8 Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #375 of 563 | #253 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8225 of 15,369 | #4183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 955 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 78% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windy Ridge K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 47.3).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on math proficiency (78% vs 46%).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 41.6%).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.2).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 is the larger school with 1,136 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 Windy Ridge K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Windy Ridge K-8 ranks higher (81.5 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 Windy Ridge K-8?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain of Lakes Middle: 955. Windy Ridge K-8: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain of Lakes Middle and Windy Ridge K-8 rank in Florida?
Chain of Lakes Middle is 375th of 563 and Windy Ridge K-8 is 253rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).