Eastside Elementary School vs Melrose Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastside Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
| Measure | Eastside Elementary School Lake City, Florida | Melrose Park Elementary School Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 2,187 | #1744 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12187 of 50,301 | #30169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 48% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 42.7).
- •Eastside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Eastside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 50%).
- •Eastside Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 82.2%).
- •Melrose Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.7).
- •Eastside Elementary School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 635.
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 Eastside Elementary School better than Melrose Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastside Elementary School ranks higher (68.7 vs 42.7 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 Eastside Elementary School and Melrose Park Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastside Elementary School: 655. Melrose Park Elementary School: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastside Elementary School and Melrose Park Elementary School rank in Florida?
Eastside Elementary School is 749th of 2,187 and Melrose Park Elementary School is 1744th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).