East Ridge Middle School vs Imagine Schools at South Lake
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Ridge Middle School
Clermont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,089 students
Imagine Schools at South Lake
Clermont · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,064 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Clermont, Florida | Imagine Schools at South Lake Clermont, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #98 of 563 | #232 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2514 of 15,369 | #3949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,089 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 82% |
| city | Clermont | Clermont |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 74.1).
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake does better on math proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 20.8%).
- •Imagine Schools at South Lake does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.8).
- •East Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 1,064.
- •East Ridge Middle School is a public school while Imagine Schools at South Lake 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 East Ridge Middle School better than Imagine Schools at South Lake?
On the Success Index (US), Imagine Schools at South Lake ranks higher (81.9 vs 74.1 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 Ridge Middle School and Imagine Schools at South Lake?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Clermont and Clermont in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 1,089. Imagine Schools at South Lake: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and Imagine Schools at South Lake rank in Florida?
East Ridge Middle School is 98th of 563 and Imagine Schools at South Lake is 232nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).