Panther Lake Elementary vs Water Spring Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Lake Elementary
Winter Garden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
797 students
Water Spring Middle School
Winter Garden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
| Measure | Panther Lake Elementary Winter Garden, Florida | Water Spring Middle School Winter Garden, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #810 of 2,187 | #201 of 563 |
| National rank | #13229 of 50,301 | #4650 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 1,064 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 1,064 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Winter Garden | Winter Garden |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panther Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 63.8).
- •Water Spring Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 11%).
- •Panther Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 22.2).
- •Water Spring Middle School is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 797.
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 Panther Lake Elementary better than Water Spring Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Panther Lake Elementary ranks higher (67.3 vs 63.8 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 Panther Lake Elementary and Water Spring Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Winter Garden and Winter Garden in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Lake Elementary: 797. Water Spring Middle School: 1,064. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Lake Elementary and Water Spring Middle School rank in Florida?
Panther Lake Elementary is 810th of 2,187 and Water Spring Middle School is 201st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).