Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School vs Shady Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
Shady Hills Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School Spring Hill, Florida | Shady Hills Elementary School Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 2,187 | #896 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #23901 of 50,301 | #14753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.2% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 63% |
| city | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 51.8).
- •Shady Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Shady Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Shady Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 63.2%).
- •Shady Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 444.
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 Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School better than Shady Hills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shady Hills Elementary School ranks higher (65.1 vs 51.8 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 Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School and Shady Hills Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School: 568. Shady Hills Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School and Shady Hills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dr. Mary Giella Elementary School is 1418th of 2,187 and Shady Hills Elementary School is 896th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).