Chain of Lakes Middle vs Dr. Phillips Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chain of Lakes Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
955 students
Dr. Phillips Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
| Measure | Chain of Lakes Middle Orlando, Florida | Dr. Phillips Elementary Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #375 of 563 | #280 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8225 of 15,369 | #4477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 955 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 955 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.6% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 81% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Phillips Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 47.3).
- •Dr. Phillips Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 46%).
- •Dr. Phillips Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 44%).
- •Dr. Phillips Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 41.6%).
- •Dr. Phillips Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.2).
- •Chain of Lakes Middle is the larger school with 955 students compared with 638.
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 Chain of Lakes Middle better than Dr. Phillips Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Phillips Elementary ranks higher (80.9 vs 47.3 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 Chain of Lakes Middle and Dr. Phillips Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chain of Lakes Middle: 955. Dr. Phillips Elementary: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chain of Lakes Middle and Dr. Phillips Elementary rank in Florida?
Chain of Lakes Middle is 375th of 563 and Dr. Phillips Elementary is 280th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).