Colonial Elementary School vs Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
661 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
| Measure | Colonial Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida | Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1812 of 2,187 | #257 of 563 |
| National rank | #31651 of 50,301 | #5804 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 61% |
| city | Fort Myers | Fort Myers |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 40.4).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Colonial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 18.2).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 661.
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 Colonial Elementary School better than Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School ranks higher (58.5 vs 40.4 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 Colonial Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Fort Myers in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial Elementary School: 661. Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial Elementary School and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School rank in Florida?
Colonial Elementary School is 1812th of 2,187 and Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School is 257th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).