Larkdale Elementary School vs Parkway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Larkdale Elementary School
Lauderhill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
Parkway Middle School
Lauderhill · Public middle · Grades 4–8
883 students
| Measure | Larkdale Elementary School Lauderhill, Florida | Parkway Middle School Lauderhill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2086 of 2,187 | #446 of 563 |
| National rank | #39003 of 50,301 | #9955 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 399 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Lauderhill | Lauderhill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 29.3).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.1% vs 74.7%).
- •Larkdale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Parkway Middle School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 399.
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 Larkdale Elementary School better than Parkway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Middle School ranks higher (39.4 vs 29.3 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 Larkdale Elementary School and Parkway Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lauderhill and Lauderhill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Larkdale Elementary School: 399. Parkway Middle School: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Larkdale Elementary School and Parkway Middle School rank in Florida?
Larkdale Elementary School is 2086th of 2,187 and Parkway Middle School is 446th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).