Panther Run Elementary School vs Polo Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Panther Run Elementary School
Lake Worth · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students
Polo Park Middle School
Wellington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,122 students
| Measure | Panther Run Elementary School Lake Worth, Florida | Polo Park Middle School Wellington, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #44 of 2,187 | #56 of 563 |
| National rank | #1228 of 50,301 | #1532 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 794 | 1,122 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 1,122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 78% |
| city | Lake Worth | Wellington |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Panther Run Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.3 vs 79.7).
- •Panther Run Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 78%).
- •Panther Run Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 72%).
- •Panther Run Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 25.6%).
- •Panther Run Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.8).
- •Polo Park Middle School is the larger school with 1,122 students compared with 794.
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 Run Elementary School better than Polo Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Panther Run Elementary School ranks higher (88.3 vs 79.7 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 Panther Run Elementary School and Polo Park Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Worth and Wellington in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Panther Run Elementary School: 794. Polo Park Middle School: 1,122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Panther Run Elementary School and Polo Park Middle School rank in Florida?
Panther Run Elementary School is 44th of 2,187 and Polo Park Middle School is 56th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).