Cypress Lake Middle School vs James S. Rickards Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Lake Middle School
Fort Myers · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
James S. Rickards Middle School
Oakland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Cypress Lake Middle School Fort Myers, Florida | James S. Rickards Middle School Oakland Park, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 563 | #431 of 563 |
| National rank | #2772 of 15,369 | #9514 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 768 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 41% |
| city | Fort Myers | Oakland Park |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 41.4).
- •Cypress Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 41%).
- •Cypress Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Cypress Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 52.1%).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.2).
- •James S. Rickards Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 768.
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 Cypress Lake Middle School better than James S. Rickards Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Lake Middle School ranks higher (72.8 vs 41.4 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 Cypress Lake Middle School and James S. Rickards Middle School?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Oakland Park in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Lake Middle School: 768. James S. Rickards Middle School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Lake Middle School and James S. Rickards Middle School rank in Florida?
Cypress Lake Middle School is 111th of 563 and James S. Rickards Middle School is 431st of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).