East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering vs Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering
Tarpon Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
Joseph L. Carwise Middle School
Palm Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
859 students
| Measure | East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering Tarpon Springs, Florida | Joseph L. Carwise Middle School Palm Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #6 of 563 | #112 of 563 |
| National rank | #656 of 15,369 | #2775 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 392 | 859 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 859 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 70% |
| city | Tarpon Springs | Palm Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 72.8).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on math proficiency (88% vs 70%).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 62%).
- •East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 31.1%).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.6).
- •Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is the larger school with 859 students compared with 392.
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 Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering better than Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering ranks higher (85.8 vs 72.8 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 Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Tarpon Springs and Palm Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering: 392. Joseph L. Carwise Middle School: 859. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School rank in Florida?
East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering is 6th of 563 and Joseph L. Carwise Middle School is 112th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).