Berkley Accelerated vs Polk City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkley Accelerated
Auburndale · Charter middle · Grades 6–10
622 students
Polk City Elementary School
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
| Measure | Berkley Accelerated Auburndale, Florida | Polk City Elementary School Polk City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 563 | #1711 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1762 of 15,369 | #29348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 622 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 622 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 51% |
| city | Auburndale | Polk City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkley Accelerated scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 43.9).
- •Berkley Accelerated does better on math proficiency (86% vs 51%).
- •Berkley Accelerated does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 50%).
- •Berkley Accelerated does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 73.6%).
- •Polk City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.1).
- •Berkley Accelerated is the larger school with 622 students compared with 545.
- •Berkley Accelerated is a charter school while Polk City Elementary School is a public 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 Berkley Accelerated better than Polk City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Berkley Accelerated ranks higher (78.3 vs 43.9 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 Berkley Accelerated and Polk City Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Auburndale and Polk City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkley Accelerated: 622. Polk City Elementary School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkley Accelerated and Polk City Elementary School rank in Florida?
Berkley Accelerated is 69th of 563 and Polk City Elementary School is 1711th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).