Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
#108 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#2635 of 15,369 nationally
About Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy 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 704 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 108th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 704.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Lawton Chiles Middle Academy ranks 8th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)43.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.7
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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 704
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students · 94 m away
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students · 1.4 km away
Lincoln Avenue Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students · 1.7 km away
Rochelle School of the Arts
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
762 students · 1.8 km away
Lakeland Montessori School House
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
129 students · 2.0 km away
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 2.0 km away
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students · 2.2 km away
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 2.3 km away
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 2.5 km away
McKeel Academy of Technology
Lakeland · Charter high · Grades 7–12
1,750 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Callahan Middle School
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704 students
Howell L. Watkins Middle School
Palm Beach Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts
Bonita Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
Crews Lake Middle School.
Spring Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
709 students
Palm Springs Middle School
Hialeah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
698 students
Legacy Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
710 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton Chiles Middle Academy a good school?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy has a Success Index (US) of 73.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #108 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy ranks #108 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #2635 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy had 704 students in 2025.
Is Lawton Chiles Middle Academy a elementary school or a high school?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lawton Chiles Middle Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.