Carlos E. Haile Middle School vs Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos E. Haile Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
715 students
Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch
Bradenton · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
456 students
| Measure | Carlos E. Haile Middle School Bradenton, Florida | Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 563 | #1266 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4138 of 15,369 | #21382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 715 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlos E. Haile Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 55.4).
- •Carlos E. Haile Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Carlos E. Haile Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Carlos E. Haile Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 54.2%).
- •Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.0).
- •Carlos E. Haile Middle School is the larger school with 715 students compared with 456.
- •Carlos E. Haile Middle School is a public school while Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch 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 Carlos E. Haile Middle School better than Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
On the Success Index (US), Carlos E. Haile Middle School ranks higher (66.2 vs 55.4 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 Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos E. Haile Middle School: 715. Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos E. Haile Middle School and Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch rank in Florida?
Carlos E. Haile Middle School is 169th of 563 and Imagine Charter at Lakewood Ranch is 1266th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).