Lake Shore Middle School vs Westside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Shore Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Westside Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
| Measure | Lake Shore Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Westside Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 563 | #526 of 563 |
| National rank | #11229 of 15,369 | #12485 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 748 | 893 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 893 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Shore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 27.1).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 28%).
- •Westside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 67.9%).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.3).
- •Westside Middle School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 748.
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 Shore Middle School better than Westside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Shore Middle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.1 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 Shore Middle School and Westside Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Shore Middle School: 748. Westside Middle School: 893. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Shore Middle School and Westside Middle School rank in Florida?
Lake Shore Middle School is 476th of 563 and Westside Middle School is 526th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).