Abraham Lincoln Middle School vs Expressions Learning Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
Expressions Learning Arts Academy
Gainesville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
84 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Middle School Gainesville, Florida | Expressions Learning Arts Academy Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #260 of 563 | #59 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5848 of 15,369 | #1385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 613 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 95% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Expressions Learning Arts Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 58.2).
- •Expressions Learning Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (95% vs 60%).
- •Expressions Learning Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 61%).
- •Expressions Learning Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 55.1%).
- •Expressions Learning Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 22.7).
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 84.
- •Abraham Lincoln Middle School is a public school while Expressions Learning Arts Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Abraham Lincoln Middle School better than Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Expressions Learning Arts Academy ranks higher (87.7 vs 58.2 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 Abraham Lincoln Middle School and Expressions Learning Arts Academy?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School: 613. Expressions Learning Arts Academy: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Middle School and Expressions Learning Arts Academy rank in Florida?
Abraham Lincoln Middle School is 260th of 563 and Expressions Learning Arts Academy is 59th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).