Forest Lakes Elementary School vs Safety Harbor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lakes Elementary School
Oldsmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
Safety Harbor Middle School
Safety Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
| Measure | Forest Lakes Elementary School Oldsmar, Florida | Safety Harbor Middle School Safety Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 2,187 | #296 of 563 |
| National rank | #4822 of 50,301 | #6535 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 480 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 56% |
| city | Oldsmar | Safety Harbor |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 55.2).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 56%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 49%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 44%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 20.3).
- •Safety Harbor Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 480.
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 Forest Lakes Elementary School better than Safety Harbor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 55.2 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 Forest Lakes Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Oldsmar and Safety Harbor in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lakes Elementary School: 480. Safety Harbor Middle School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lakes Elementary School and Safety Harbor Middle School rank in Florida?
Forest Lakes Elementary School is 311th of 2,187 and Safety Harbor Middle School is 296th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).