Gateway Elementary School vs Varsity Lakes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gateway Elementary School
Fort Myers · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
839 students
Varsity Lakes Middle School
Lehigh Acres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,009 students
| Measure | Gateway Elementary School Fort Myers, Florida | Varsity Lakes Middle School Lehigh Acres, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 2,187 | #340 of 563 |
| National rank | #14582 of 50,301 | #7487 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 839 | 1,009 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 1,009 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Fort Myers | Lehigh Acres |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gateway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 50.8).
- •Gateway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •Gateway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Gateway Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 53.5%).
- •Gateway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.4).
- •Varsity Lakes Middle School is the larger school with 1,009 students compared with 839.
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 Elementary School better than Varsity Lakes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gateway Elementary School ranks higher (65.3 vs 50.8 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 Gateway Elementary School and Varsity Lakes Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gateway Elementary School: 839. Varsity Lakes Middle School: 1,009. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gateway Elementary School and Varsity Lakes Middle School rank in Florida?
Gateway Elementary School is 884th of 2,187 and Varsity Lakes Middle School is 340th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).