Garden City Elementary School vs Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus
Jacksonville · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
177 students
| Measure | Garden City Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1467 of 2,187 | #495 of 563 |
| National rank | #24809 of 50,301 | #11680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 390 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.1% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 31.3).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 78.5%).
- •Garden City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.7).
- •Garden City Elementary School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 177.
- •Garden City Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus 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 Garden City Elementary School better than Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Elementary School ranks higher (50.5 vs 31.3 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 Garden City Elementary School and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Elementary School: 390. Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Elementary School and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus rank in Florida?
Garden City Elementary School is 1467th of 2,187 and Somerset Academy-Middle Eagle Campus is 495th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).