Park Trails Elementary School vs Westglades Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Trails Elementary School
Parkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
981 students
Westglades Middle School
Coral Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,646 students
| Measure | Park Trails Elementary School Parkland, Florida | Westglades Middle School Coral Springs, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #156 of 2,187 | #35 of 563 |
| National rank | #2690 of 50,301 | #1191 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 981 | 1,646 |
| Enrollment | 981 | 1,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 84% |
| city | Parkland | Coral Springs |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Trails Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 81.9).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 84%).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 10.7%).
- •Park Trails Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.9).
- •Westglades Middle School is the larger school with 1,646 students compared with 981.
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 Park Trails Elementary School better than Westglades Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Trails Elementary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 81.9 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 Park Trails Elementary School and Westglades Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Parkland and Coral Springs in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Trails Elementary School: 981. Westglades Middle School: 1,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Trails Elementary School and Westglades Middle School rank in Florida?
Park Trails Elementary School is 156th of 2,187 and Westglades Middle School is 35th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).