Gove Elementary School vs Lake Shore Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gove Elementary School
Belle Glade · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
691 students
Lake Shore Middle School
Belle Glade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
651 students
| Measure | Gove Elementary School Belle Glade, Florida | Lake Shore Middle School Belle Glade, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1898 of 2,187 | #499 of 563 |
| National rank | #33663 of 50,301 | #11770 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 691 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 691 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 80% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Belle Glade | Belle Glade |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 30.8).
- •Gove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Gove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 80.8%).
- •Gove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.5).
- •Gove Elementary School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 651.
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 Gove Elementary School better than Lake Shore Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gove Elementary School ranks higher (37.5 vs 30.8 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 Gove Elementary School and Lake Shore Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Belle Glade and Belle Glade in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gove Elementary School: 691. Lake Shore Middle School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gove Elementary School and Lake Shore Middle School rank in Florida?
Gove Elementary School is 1898th of 2,187 and Lake Shore Middle School is 499th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).