Fort Clarke Middle School vs Westwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Clarke Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
Westwood Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
| Measure | Fort Clarke Middle School Gainesville, Florida | Westwood Middle School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #262 of 563 | #299 of 563 |
| National rank | #5882 of 15,369 | #6590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 840 | 854 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 854 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Clarke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.1 vs 54.9).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Westwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 51.3%).
- •Fort Clarke Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.1).
- •Westwood Middle School is the larger school with 854 students compared with 840.
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 Fort Clarke Middle School better than Westwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Clarke Middle School ranks higher (58.1 vs 54.9 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 Fort Clarke Middle School and Westwood Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Clarke Middle School: 840. Westwood Middle School: 854. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Clarke Middle School and Westwood Middle School rank in Florida?
Fort Clarke Middle School is 262nd of 563 and Westwood Middle School is 299th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).