Crystal Lake Middle School vs Philip O'brien Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 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
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake Middle School Lakeland, Florida | Philip O'brien Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 563 | #2106 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13689 of 15,369 | #39985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 753 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philip O'brien Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 20.5).
- •Philip O'brien Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Philip O'brien Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Philip O'brien Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Philip O'brien Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.5).
- •Crystal Lake Middle School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 625.
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 Philip O'brien Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Philip O'brien Elementary School ranks higher (27.7 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 Philip O'brien Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake Middle School: 753. Philip O'brien Elementary School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake Middle School and Philip O'brien Elementary School rank in Florida?
Crystal Lake Middle School is 557th of 563 and Philip O'brien Elementary School is 2106th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).