Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc vs Howell L. Watkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc
Palm Beach Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
303 students
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1067 of 2,187 | #463 of 563 |
| National rank | #17861 of 50,301 | #10684 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 30.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 35.8).
- •Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc does better on math proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 67.1%).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 30.3).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 303.
- •Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc is a charter school while Howell L. Watkins Middle School is a public 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 Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc better than Howell L. Watkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc ranks higher (60.5 vs 35.8 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 Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc and Howell L. Watkins Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc: 303. Howell L. Watkins Middle School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc and Howell L. Watkins Middle School rank in Florida?
Gardens School of Technology Arts Inc is 1067th of 2,187 and Howell L. Watkins Middle School is 463rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).