Palm Cove Elementary School vs Walter C. Young Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Cove Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
385 students
Walter C. Young Middle School
Pembroke Pines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Palm Cove Elementary School Pembroke Pines, Florida | Walter C. Young Middle School Pembroke Pines, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1051 of 2,187 | #140 of 563 |
| National rank | #17532 of 50,301 | #3308 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 385 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 385 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| city | Pembroke Pines | Pembroke Pines |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter C. Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 61.0).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 43.1%).
- •Palm Cove Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.2).
- •Walter C. Young Middle School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 385.
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 Palm Cove Elementary School better than Walter C. Young Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter C. Young Middle School ranks higher (70.2 vs 61.0 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 Palm Cove Elementary School and Walter C. Young Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Pembroke Pines and Pembroke Pines in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Cove Elementary School: 385. Walter C. Young Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Cove Elementary School and Walter C. Young Middle School rank in Florida?
Palm Cove Elementary School is 1051st of 2,187 and Walter C. Young Middle School is 140th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).