College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park vs Heron Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
409 students
Heron Creek Middle School
North Port · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
| Measure | College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Heron Creek Middle School North Port, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 2,187 | #228 of 563 |
| National rank | #21921 of 50,301 | #5232 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | North Port |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heron Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 54.6).
- •College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 68.8%).
- •Heron Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Heron Creek Middle School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 409.
- •College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park is a charter school while Heron Creek Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park better than Heron Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heron Creek Middle School ranks higher (61.1 vs 54.6 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 College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park and Heron Creek Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and North Port in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park: 409. Heron Creek Middle School: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park and Heron Creek Middle School rank in Florida?
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park is 1300th of 2,187 and Heron Creek Middle School is 228th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).