Grove Park Elementary School vs Howell L. Watkins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Park Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
| Measure | Grove Park Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida | Howell L. Watkins Middle School Palm Beach Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1600 of 2,187 | #463 of 563 |
| National rank | #27384 of 50,301 | #10684 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 67.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 39% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Palm Beach Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.7 vs 35.8).
- •Grove Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Grove Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.1% vs 74.8%).
- •Grove Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.4).
- •Howell L. Watkins Middle School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 656.
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 Grove Park Elementary School better than Howell L. Watkins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Park Elementary School ranks higher (46.7 vs 35.8 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 Grove Park Elementary School and Howell L. Watkins Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Park Elementary School: 656. Howell L. Watkins Middle School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Park Elementary School and Howell L. Watkins Middle School rank in Florida?
Grove Park Elementary School is 1600th of 2,187 and Howell L. Watkins Middle School is 463rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).