Parkway Elementary School vs West Gate K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkway Elementary School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
West Gate K-8 School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,639 students
| Measure | Parkway Elementary School Port ST Lucie, Florida | West Gate K-8 School Port ST Lucie, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1928 of 2,187 | #935 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34326 of 50,301 | #15495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 553 | 1,639 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 1,639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 65% |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Port ST Lucie |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Gate K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 36.5).
- •West Gate K-8 School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 36%).
- •West Gate K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 43%).
- •West Gate K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 61.1%).
- •Parkway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.0).
- •West Gate K-8 School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 553.
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 Parkway Elementary School better than West Gate K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), West Gate K-8 School ranks higher (64.0 vs 36.5 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 Parkway Elementary School and West Gate K-8 School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Port ST Lucie in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkway Elementary School: 553. West Gate K-8 School: 1,639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkway Elementary School and West Gate K-8 School rank in Florida?
Parkway Elementary School is 1928th of 2,187 and West Gate K-8 School is 935th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).