Highland City Elementary School vs Mi Escuela Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland City Elementary School
Highland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students
| Measure | Highland City Elementary School Highland City, Florida | Mi Escuela Montessori Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1075 of 2,187 | #902 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18046 of 50,301 | #14858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 414 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 64% | – |
| city | Highland City | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mi Escuela Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 60.2).
- •Mi Escuela Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Mi Escuela Montessori does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
- •Highland City Elementary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 275.
- •Highland City Elementary School is a public school while Mi Escuela Montessori 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 Highland City Elementary School better than Mi Escuela Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Mi Escuela Montessori ranks higher (64.9 vs 60.2 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 Highland City Elementary School and Mi Escuela Montessori?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Highland City and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland City Elementary School: 414. Mi Escuela Montessori: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland City Elementary School and Mi Escuela Montessori rank in Florida?
Highland City Elementary School is 1075th of 2,187 and Mi Escuela Montessori is 902nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).