Dream Lake Elementary vs Rock Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dream Lake Elementary
Apopka Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
674 students
Rock Springs Elementary
Apopka Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ5
682 students
| Measure | Dream Lake Elementary Apopka, Florida | Rock Springs Elementary Apopka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #988 of 2,187 | #895 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #16306 of 50,301 | #14747 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PKβ5 | Grades PKβ5 |
| Students | 674 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| city | Apopka | Apopka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Rock Springs Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 62.7).
- β’Dream Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- β’Rock Springs Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- β’Dream Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 57.9%).
- β’Rock Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
- β’Rock Springs Elementary is the larger school with 682 students compared with 674.
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 Dream Lake Elementary better than Rock Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Springs Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 62.7 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 Dream Lake Elementary and Rock Springs Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Apopka and Apopka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dream Lake Elementary: 674. Rock Springs Elementary: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dream Lake Elementary and Rock Springs Elementary rank in Florida?
Dream Lake Elementary is 988th of 2,187 and Rock Springs Elementary is 895th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).