Gulf Elementary School vs Gulf Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 397 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,193 students
Gulf Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
| Measure | Gulf Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida | Gulf Middle School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #476 of 2,187 | #142 of 563 |
| National rank | #7397 of 50,301 | #3360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,193 | 901 |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 901 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 75% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 69.9).
- •Gulf Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 75%).
- •Gulf Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 60%).
- •Gulf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 37.1%).
- •Gulf Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.6).
- •Gulf Elementary School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 901.
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 Elementary School better than Gulf Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Elementary School ranks higher (75.9 vs 69.9 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 Elementary School and Gulf Middle School?
About 397 m in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Elementary School: 1,193. Gulf Middle School: 901. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Elementary School and Gulf Middle School rank in Florida?
Gulf Elementary School is 476th of 2,187 and Gulf Middle School is 142nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).