Charles S. Rushe Middle School vs Sanders Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles S. Rushe Middle School
Land O Lakes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,365 students
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
Land O Lakes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
842 students
| Measure | Charles S. Rushe Middle School Land O Lakes, Florida | Sanders Memorial Elementary School Land O Lakes, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #59 of 563 | #98 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1625 of 15,369 | #1947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,365 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 1,365 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 86% |
| city | Land O Lakes | Land O Lakes |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanders Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 79.1).
- •Sanders Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 77%).
- •Sanders Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Sanders Memorial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 17.1%).
- •Sanders Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.2).
- •Charles S. Rushe Middle School is the larger school with 1,365 students compared with 842.
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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School better than Sanders Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanders Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 79.1 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 Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Sanders Memorial Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Land O Lakes and Land O Lakes in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School: 1,365. Sanders Memorial Elementary School: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles S. Rushe Middle School and Sanders Memorial Elementary School rank in Florida?
Charles S. Rushe Middle School is 59th of 563 and Sanders Memorial Elementary School is 98th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).