Hillcrest Elementary School vs McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1195 of 2,187 | – |
| National rank | #20060 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 667 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 25% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 80.2%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 24.5).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 758 students compared with 667.
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is a charter school while McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public 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 Hillcrest Elementary School better than McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest Elementary School and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 667. McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence rank in Florida?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 1195th of 2,187 and McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).