Jesse Keen Elementary School vs Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Jesse Keen Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2169 of 2,187 | #108 of 563 |
| National rank | #44352 of 50,301 | #2635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 621 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 79% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 20.8).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 35%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 27%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 81.8%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.4).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 621.
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 Jesse Keen Elementary School better than Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Middle Academy ranks higher (73.5 vs 20.8 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 Jesse Keen Elementary School and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jesse Keen Elementary School: 621. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jesse Keen Elementary School and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy rank in Florida?
Jesse Keen Elementary School is 2169th of 2,187 and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).