Braden River Middle School vs Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braden River Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
797 students
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Lakewood Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
| Measure | Braden River Middle School Bradenton, Florida | Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Lakewood Ranch, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #310 of 563 | #179 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6888 of 15,369 | #3036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 797 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 78% |
| city | Bradenton | Lakewood Ranch |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 53.5).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 62%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 51%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 62%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.0).
- •Braden River Middle School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 672.
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 Braden River Middle School better than Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 53.5 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 Braden River Middle School and Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braden River Middle School: 797. Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braden River Middle School and Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School rank in Florida?
Braden River Middle School is 310th of 563 and Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is 179th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).