Crystal Lakes Elementary School vs South Tech Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lakes Elementary School
Boynton Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
785 students
South Tech Academy
Boynton Beach · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
| Measure | Crystal Lakes Elementary School Boynton Beach, Florida | South Tech Academy Boynton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #424 of 2,187 | #334 of 576 |
| National rank | #6412 of 50,301 | #9219 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 785 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 57% |
| city | Boynton Beach | Boynton Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 46.9).
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 57%).
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 46%).
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 52.4%).
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 21.1).
- •South Tech Academy is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 785.
- •Crystal Lakes Elementary School is a public school while South Tech Academy is a charter 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 Crystal Lakes Elementary School better than South Tech Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Crystal Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 46.9 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 Crystal Lakes Elementary School and South Tech Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Boynton Beach and Boynton Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lakes Elementary School: 785. South Tech Academy: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lakes Elementary School and South Tech Academy rank in Florida?
Crystal Lakes Elementary School is 424th of 2,187 and South Tech Academy is 334th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).