Lake Worth Community Middle vs Palm Springs 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.
Lake Worth Community Middle
Lake Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,136 students
Palm Springs Elementary School
Palm Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,069 students
| Measure | Lake Worth Community Middle Lake Worth, Florida | Palm Springs Elementary School Palm Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 563 | #1626 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11944 of 15,369 | #27851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,136 | 1,069 |
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,069 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 68.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Lake Worth | Palm Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 29.9).
- •Palm Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Palm Springs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 31%).
- •Lake Worth Community Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.3% vs 68.1%).
- •Palm Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.0).
- •Lake Worth Community Middle is the larger school with 1,136 students compared with 1,069.
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 Worth Community Middle better than Palm Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Springs Elementary School ranks higher (46.1 vs 29.9 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 Worth Community Middle and Palm Springs Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Palm Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Worth Community Middle: 1,136. Palm Springs Elementary School: 1,069. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Worth Community Middle and Palm Springs Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Worth Community Middle is 504th of 563 and Palm Springs Elementary School is 1626th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).