Lake Gibson Middle School
#467 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#10759 of 15,369 nationally
About Lake Gibson Middle School
Lake Gibson Middle School is a public middle located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,149 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 467th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,149.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Lake Gibson Middle School ranks 34th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)69.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lake Gibson Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,149
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lake Gibson Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lake Gibson Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,973 students · 556 m away
Edgar L. Padgett Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students · 837 m away
Wendell Watson Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
764 students · 3.1 km away
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students · 3.3 km away
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students · 4.0 km away
North Lakeland Elementary School of Choice
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 5.1 km away
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students · 5.4 km away
Sleepy Hill Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students · 5.6 km away
Kathleen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 6.2 km away
Griffin Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Freedom Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,150 students
Wolf Lake Middle
Apopka · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,146 students
Conniston Middle School
West Palm Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,153 students
Apollo Middle School
Hollywood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,143 students
Ocoee Middle
Ocoee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,155 students
Sunrise Middle School
Fort Lauderdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Gibson Middle School a good school?
Lake Gibson Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #467 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lake Gibson Middle School rank in Florida?
Lake Gibson Middle School ranks #467 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #10759 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lake Gibson Middle School?
Lake Gibson Middle School had 1,149 students in 2025.
Is Lake Gibson Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Lake Gibson Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lake Gibson Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lake Gibson Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.