East Elementary School vs Punta Gorda Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Elementary School
Punta Gorda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
814 students
Punta Gorda Middle School
Punta Gorda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,098 students
| Measure | East Elementary School Punta Gorda, Florida | Punta Gorda Middle School Punta Gorda, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #704 of 2,187 | #271 of 563 |
| National rank | #11304 of 50,301 | #6036 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 814 | 1,098 |
| Enrollment | 814 | 1,098 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 60% |
| city | Punta Gorda | Punta Gorda |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 57.4).
- •East Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •East Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Punta Gorda Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 48.3%).
- •East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.3).
- •Punta Gorda Middle School is the larger school with 1,098 students compared with 814.
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 East Elementary School better than Punta Gorda Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Elementary School ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.4 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 East Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Punta Gorda and Punta Gorda in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Elementary School: 814. Punta Gorda Middle School: 1,098. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Elementary School and Punta Gorda Middle School rank in Florida?
East Elementary School is 704th of 2,187 and Punta Gorda Middle School is 271st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).