Palm Springs Middle School vs Somerset Academy Lakes
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Springs Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,397 students
Somerset Academy Lakes
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Palm Springs Middle School West Palm Beach, Florida | Somerset Academy Lakes Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #372 of 563 | #1597 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8150 of 15,369 | #27325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,397 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,397 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.7 vs 46.8).
- •Somerset Academy Lakes does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 64%).
- •Palm Springs Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Palm Springs Middle School is the larger school with 1,397 students compared with 400.
- •Palm Springs Middle School is a public school while Somerset Academy Lakes is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Springs Middle School better than Somerset Academy Lakes?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Palm Springs Middle School and Somerset Academy Lakes?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Springs Middle School: 1,397. Somerset Academy Lakes: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Springs Middle School and Somerset Academy Lakes rank in Florida?
Palm Springs Middle School is 372nd of 563 and Somerset Academy Lakes is 1597th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).