Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary vs Palm Springs Middle School
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.
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,342 students
Palm Springs Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,397 students
| Measure | Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary Palm Springs, Florida | Palm Springs Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1650 of 2,187 | #372 of 563 |
| National rank | #28306 of 50,301 | #8150 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,342 | 1,397 |
| Enrollment | 1,342 | 1,397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 49% |
| city | Palm Springs | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 45.4).
- •Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 70.3%).
- •Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.4).
- •Palm Springs Middle School is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 1,342.
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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary better than Palm Springs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs Middle School ranks higher (47.7 vs 45.4 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 Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary and Palm Springs Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Palm Springs and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary: 1,342. Palm Springs Middle School: 1,397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary and Palm Springs Middle School rank in Florida?
Clifford O Taylor/Kirklane Elementary is 1650th of 2,187 and Palm Springs Middle School is 372nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).