Judson B Walker Middle vs Palmetto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Judson B Walker Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students
Palmetto Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,006 students
| Measure | Judson B Walker Middle Orlando, Florida | Palmetto Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 563 | #1864 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11472 of 15,369 | #32839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 872 | 1,006 |
| Enrollment | 872 | 1,006 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 32.2).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Judson B Walker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 66.4%).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.2).
- •Palmetto Elementary is the larger school with 1,006 students compared with 872.
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 Judson B Walker Middle better than Palmetto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary ranks higher (38.7 vs 32.2 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 Judson B Walker Middle and Palmetto Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Judson B Walker Middle: 872. Palmetto Elementary: 1,006. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Judson B Walker Middle and Palmetto Elementary rank in Florida?
Judson B Walker Middle is 487th of 563 and Palmetto Elementary is 1864th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).