Harns Marsh Middle School vs Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harns Marsh Middle School
Lehigh Acres · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
Tortuga Preserve Elementary School
Lehigh Acres · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,172 students
| Measure | Harns Marsh Middle School Lehigh Acres, Florida | Tortuga Preserve Elementary School Lehigh Acres, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #406 of 563 | #1682 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8981 of 15,369 | #28819 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 905 | 1,172 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 1,172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 53% |
| city | Lehigh Acres | Lehigh Acres |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.8 vs 44.7).
- •Tortuga Preserve Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Tortuga Preserve Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Tortuga Preserve Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 58.7%).
- •Harns Marsh Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 24.4).
- •Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is the larger school with 1,172 students compared with 905.
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 Harns Marsh Middle School better than Tortuga Preserve Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harns Marsh Middle School and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lehigh Acres and Lehigh Acres in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harns Marsh Middle School: 905. Tortuga Preserve Elementary School: 1,172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harns Marsh Middle School and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School rank in Florida?
Harns Marsh Middle School is 406th of 563 and Tortuga Preserve Elementary School is 1682nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).