Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School vs R. Dan Nolan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 275 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School
Lakewood Ranch · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
R. Dan Nolan Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
787 students
| Measure | Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School Lakewood Ranch, Florida | R. Dan Nolan Middle School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #179 of 2,187 | #76 of 563 |
| National rank | #3036 of 50,301 | #1960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 672 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| city | Lakewood Ranch | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 77.2).
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 28.7%).
- •Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 20.2).
- •R. Dan Nolan Middle School is the larger school with 787 students compared with 672.
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 Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School better than R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School ranks higher (83.7 vs 77.2 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 Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School and R. Dan Nolan Middle School?
About 275 m in a straight line, between Lakewood Ranch and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School: 672. R. Dan Nolan Middle School: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School and R. Dan Nolan Middle School rank in Florida?
Gilbert W McNeal Elementary School is 179th of 2,187 and R. Dan Nolan Middle School is 76th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).