Largo Middle School vs Ponce de Leon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Largo Middle School
Largo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
752 students
Ponce de Leon Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students
| Measure | Largo Middle School Largo, Florida | Ponce de Leon Elementary School Clearwater, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 563 | #1720 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8307 of 15,369 | #29614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 752 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 752 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 45% |
| city | Largo | Clearwater |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Largo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 43.5).
- •Largo Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Largo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Largo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 71.4%).
- •Ponce de Leon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.5).
- •Largo Middle School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 546.
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 Largo Middle School better than Ponce de Leon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Largo Middle School ranks higher (46.9 vs 43.5 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 Largo Middle School and Ponce de Leon Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Largo and Clearwater in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Largo Middle School: 752. Ponce de Leon Elementary School: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Largo Middle School and Ponce de Leon Elementary School rank in Florida?
Largo Middle School is 381st of 563 and Ponce de Leon Elementary School is 1720th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).