George W. Carver Elementary School vs Ponce de Leon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George W. Carver Elementary School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Coral Gables · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | George W. Carver Elementary School Coral Gables, Florida | Ponce de Leon Middle School Coral Gables, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #343 of 2,187 | #212 of 563 |
| National rank | #5246 of 50,301 | #4910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 563 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.5% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| city | Coral Gables | Coral Gables |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Carver Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 62.6).
- •George W. Carver Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •George W. Carver Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •George W. Carver Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 49.6%).
- •George W. Carver Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.5).
- •Ponce de Leon Middle School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 563.
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 George W. Carver Elementary School better than Ponce de Leon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Carver Elementary School ranks higher (79.5 vs 62.6 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 George W. Carver Elementary School and Ponce de Leon Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Coral Gables and Coral Gables in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George W. Carver Elementary School: 563. Ponce de Leon Middle School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George W. Carver Elementary School and Ponce de Leon Middle School rank in Florida?
George W. Carver Elementary School is 343rd of 2,187 and Ponce de Leon Middle School is 212th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).