Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School vs Lake Gibson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
Lake Gibson Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,149 students
| Measure | Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Lake Gibson Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1675 of 2,187 | #467 of 563 |
| National rank | #28724 of 50,301 | #10759 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 697 | 1,149 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 1,149 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 35.5).
- •Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 72.9%).
- •Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.7).
- •Lake Gibson Middle School is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 697.
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. Ne Roberts Elementary School better than Lake Gibson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School ranks higher (44.8 vs 35.5 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 Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School and Lake Gibson Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School: 697. Lake Gibson Middle School: 1,149. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School and Lake Gibson Middle School rank in Florida?
Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School is 1675th of 2,187 and Lake Gibson Middle School is 467th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).