Booker Middle School vs Lake City Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 313 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students
| Measure | Booker Middle School Sarasota, Florida | Lake City Middle School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 563 | #295 of 563 |
| National rank | #6495 of 15,369 | #6504 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 811 | 809 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 809 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 58% |
| city | Sarasota | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.3 vs 55.3).
- •Booker Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Lake City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •Lake City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 73.2%).
- •Booker Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.8).
- •Booker Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 809.
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 Booker Middle School better than Lake City Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Booker Middle School and Lake City Middle School?
About 313 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker Middle School: 811. Lake City Middle School: 809. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker Middle School and Lake City Middle School rank in Florida?
Booker Middle School is 294th of 563 and Lake City Middle School is 295th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).