Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology vs Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 388 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
217 students
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Miami · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
219 students
| Measure | Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology Spring Hill, Florida | Palm Glades Preparatory Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 563 | #536 of 563 |
| National rank | #813 of 15,369 | #12865 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 217 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 29% |
| city | Spring Hill | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 25.0).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on math proficiency (89% vs 29%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 29%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 60.3%).
- •Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 27.4).
- •Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 217.
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 Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology better than Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology ranks higher (84.5 vs 25.0 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 Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology and Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
About 388 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology: 217. Palm Glades Preparatory Academy: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology and Palm Glades Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology is 14th of 563 and Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is 536th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).