Gulf Middle School vs Pelican Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
901 students
Pelican Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
963 students
| Measure | Gulf Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Pelican Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 563 | #1077 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3360 of 15,369 | #18071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 901 | 963 |
| Enrollment | 901 | 963 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 60.2).
- •Gulf Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Pelican Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Gulf Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36% vs 49.7%).
- •Pelican Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.6).
- •Pelican Elementary School is the larger school with 963 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 Middle School better than Pelican Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Middle School ranks higher (69.9 vs 60.2 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 Middle School and Pelican Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Middle School: 901. Pelican Elementary School: 963. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Middle School and Pelican Elementary School rank in Florida?
Gulf Middle School is 142nd of 563 and Pelican Elementary School is 1077th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).