East Ridge Middle School vs Pinecrest Lakes Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 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
Pinecrest Lakes Academy
Minneola · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,096 students
| Measure | East Ridge Middle School Clermont, Florida | Pinecrest Lakes Academy Minneola, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 563 | #354 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2514 of 15,369 | #5502 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,089 | 1,096 |
| Enrollment | 1,089 | 1,096 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| city | Clermont | Minneola |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 74.1).
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy does better on math proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 30.2%).
- •East Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.3).
- •Pinecrest Lakes Academy is the larger school with 1,096 students compared with 1,089.
- •East Ridge Middle School is a public school while Pinecrest Lakes Academy 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 Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Lakes Academy ranks higher (79.1 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 Pinecrest Lakes Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Clermont and Minneola in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Ridge Middle School: 1,089. Pinecrest Lakes Academy: 1,096. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Ridge Middle School and Pinecrest Lakes Academy rank in Florida?
East Ridge Middle School is 98th of 563 and Pinecrest Lakes Academy is 354th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).