Crystal Lake Middle School vs Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crystal Lake Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
753 students
Oscar J. Pope Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake Middle School Lakeland, Florida | Oscar J. Pope Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 563 | #2145 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13689 of 15,369 | #42135 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 36% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.3 vs 20.5).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 33%).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 83.1%).
- •Oscar J. Pope Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.5).
- •Crystal Lake Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 365.
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 Crystal Lake Middle School better than Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oscar J. Pope Elementary School ranks higher (24.3 vs 20.5 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 Crystal Lake Middle School and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake Middle School: 753. Oscar J. Pope Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake Middle School and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School rank in Florida?
Crystal Lake Middle School is 557th of 563 and Oscar J. Pope Elementary School is 2145th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).