Manatee Middle School vs Ponce de Leon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 145 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manatee Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
Ponce de Leon Middle School
Coral Gables · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Manatee Middle School Naples, Florida | Ponce de Leon Middle School Coral Gables, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 563 | #212 of 563 |
| National rank | #6482 of 15,369 | #4910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 781 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 781 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| city | Naples | Coral Gables |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ponce de Leon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 55.4).
- •Manatee Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Ponce de Leon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Ponce de Leon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 50.3%).
- •Ponce de Leon Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.0).
- •Manatee Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 778.
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 Manatee Middle School better than Ponce de Leon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ponce de Leon Middle School ranks higher (62.6 vs 55.4 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 Manatee Middle School and Ponce de Leon Middle School?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Naples and Coral Gables in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manatee Middle School: 781. Ponce de Leon Middle School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manatee Middle School and Ponce de Leon Middle School rank in Florida?
Manatee Middle School is 293rd of 563 and Ponce de Leon Middle School is 212th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).