Gateway Charter School vs Varsity Lakes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Charter School
Fort Myers · Charter other · Grades PK–12
3,192 students
Varsity Lakes Middle School
Lehigh Acres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
| Measure | Gateway Charter School Fort Myers, Florida | Varsity Lakes Middle School Lehigh Acres, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #340 of 563 |
| National rank | – | #7487 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 3,192 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 3,192 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| city | Fort Myers | Lehigh Acres |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Charter School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Gateway Charter School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Gateway Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 53.5%).
- •Varsity Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.6).
- •Gateway Charter School is the larger school with 3,192 students compared with 1,009.
- •Gateway Charter School is a charter school while Varsity Lakes 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 Gateway Charter School better than Varsity Lakes Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gateway Charter School and Varsity Lakes Middle School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Charter School: 3,192. Varsity Lakes Middle School: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Charter School and Varsity Lakes Middle School rank in Florida?
Gateway Charter School is unranked and Varsity Lakes Middle School is 340th of 563 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).