Gotha Middle vs Windy Ridge K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gotha Middle
Windermere · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
Windy Ridge K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,136 students
| Measure | Gotha Middle Windermere, Florida | Windy Ridge K-8 Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #278 of 563 | #253 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6130 of 15,369 | #4183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 988 | 1,136 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 1,136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| city | Windermere | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windy Ridge K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 57.0).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on math proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.6% vs 36.8%).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.8).
- •Windy Ridge K-8 is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 988.
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 Gotha Middle better than Windy Ridge K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Windy Ridge K-8 ranks higher (81.5 vs 57.0 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 Gotha Middle and Windy Ridge K-8?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Windermere and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gotha Middle: 988. Windy Ridge K-8: 1,136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gotha Middle and Windy Ridge K-8 rank in Florida?
Gotha Middle is 278th of 563 and Windy Ridge K-8 is 253rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).