Henry S. West Laboratory School vs Ponce de Leon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 629 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades K–8
373 students
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Coral Gables · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Henry S. West Laboratory School Coral Gables, Florida | Ponce de Leon Middle School Coral Gables, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 2,187 | #212 of 563 |
| National rank | #411 of 50,301 | #4910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 373 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 59% |
| city | Coral Gables | Coral Gables |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 62.6).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 59%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 62%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 49.6%).
- •Henry S. West Laboratory School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.5).
- •Ponce de Leon Middle School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 373.
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 Henry S. West Laboratory School better than Ponce de Leon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks higher (92.0 vs 62.6 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 Henry S. West Laboratory School and Ponce de Leon Middle School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Coral Gables and Coral Gables in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry S. West Laboratory School: 373. Ponce de Leon Middle School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry S. West Laboratory School and Ponce de Leon Middle School rank in Florida?
Henry S. West Laboratory School is 14th of 2,187 and Ponce de Leon Middle School is 212th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).