Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary vs McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary
Babson Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
| Measure | Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary Babson Park, Florida | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #464 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #7112 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 453 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 25% |
| city | Babson Park | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 25%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 24%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 80.2%).
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 24.5).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 758 students compared with 453.
- •Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary is a charter school while McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public 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 Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary better than McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Babson Park and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary: 453. McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence rank in Florida?
Dale R Fair Babson Park Elementary is 464th of 2,187 and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).