Pines Lakes Elementary School vs Pines Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pines Lakes Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Pines Middle School
Pembroke Pines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | Pines Lakes Elementary School Pembroke Pines, Florida | Pines Middle School Pembroke Pines, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1182 of 2,187 | #430 of 563 |
| National rank | #19811 of 50,301 | #9470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 414 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 44.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| city | Pembroke Pines | Pembroke Pines |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pines Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 41.6).
- •Pines Lakes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Pines Lakes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Pines Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 49.8%).
- •Pines Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.6).
- •Pines Middle School is the larger school with 626 students compared with 414.
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 Pines Lakes Elementary School better than Pines Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pines Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 41.6 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 Pines Lakes Elementary School and Pines Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Pembroke Pines and Pembroke Pines in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pines Lakes Elementary School: 414. Pines Middle School: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pines Lakes Elementary School and Pines Middle School rank in Florida?
Pines Lakes Elementary School is 1182nd of 2,187 and Pines Middle School is 430th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).