Crystal Lake Middle School vs South McKeel Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 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
South McKeel Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
1,200 students
| Measure | Crystal Lake Middle School Lakeland, Florida | South McKeel Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #557 of 563 | #535 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13689 of 15,369 | #8355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 753 | 1,200 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 1,200 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 85% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South McKeel Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 20.5).
- •South McKeel Academy does better on math proficiency (85% vs 33%).
- •South McKeel Academy does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 30%).
- •South McKeel Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 83.1%).
- •South McKeel Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.5).
- •South McKeel Academy is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 753.
- •Crystal Lake Middle School is a public school while South McKeel Academy 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 Crystal Lake Middle School better than South McKeel Academy?
On the Success Index (US), South McKeel Academy ranks higher (74.4 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 South McKeel Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crystal Lake Middle School: 753. South McKeel Academy: 1,200. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crystal Lake Middle School and South McKeel Academy rank in Florida?
Crystal Lake Middle School is 557th of 563 and South McKeel Academy is 535th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).