Lake Gem Elementary vs Piedmont Lakes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Gem Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Piedmont Lakes Middle
Apopka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
863 students
| Measure | Lake Gem Elementary Orlando, Florida | Piedmont Lakes Middle Apopka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1323 of 2,187 | #402 of 563 |
| National rank | #22299 of 50,301 | #8833 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 565 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Orlando | Apopka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Gem Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 44.5).
- •Piedmont Lakes Middle does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Piedmont Lakes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 58.6%).
- •Lake Gem Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.6).
- •Piedmont Lakes Middle is the larger school with 863 students compared with 565.
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 Lake Gem Elementary better than Piedmont Lakes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Gem Elementary ranks higher (54.1 vs 44.5 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 Lake Gem Elementary and Piedmont Lakes Middle?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Apopka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Gem Elementary: 565. Piedmont Lakes Middle: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Gem Elementary and Piedmont Lakes Middle rank in Florida?
Lake Gem Elementary is 1323rd of 2,187 and Piedmont Lakes Middle is 402nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).