Lockmar Elementary School vs Southwest Middle School
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.
Lockmar Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
572 students
Southwest Middle School
Palm Bay · Public middle · Grades 7–8
997 students
| Measure | Lockmar Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Southwest Middle School Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #698 of 2,187 | #320 of 563 |
| National rank | #11164 of 50,301 | #7065 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 572 | 997 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 997 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 54% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lockmar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 52.7).
- •Lockmar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Lockmar Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 51%).
- •Lockmar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 53.9%).
- •Lockmar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 19.2).
- •Southwest Middle School is the larger school with 997 students compared with 572.
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 Lockmar Elementary School better than Southwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lockmar Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 52.7 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 Lockmar Elementary School and Southwest Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lockmar Elementary School: 572. Southwest Middle School: 997. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lockmar Elementary School and Southwest Middle School rank in Florida?
Lockmar Elementary School is 698th of 2,187 and Southwest Middle School is 320th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).