Kathleen Elementary School vs Sleepy Hill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathleen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Kathleen Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | Sleepy Hill Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1874 of 2,187 | #509 of 563 |
| National rank | #33155 of 50,301 | #12072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 453 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.2 vs 29.2).
- •Kathleen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Kathleen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Sleepy Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 78.8%).
- •Kathleen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.6).
- •Sleepy Hill Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 453.
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 Kathleen Elementary School better than Sleepy Hill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen Elementary School ranks higher (38.2 vs 29.2 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 Kathleen Elementary School and Sleepy Hill Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen Elementary School: 453. Sleepy Hill Middle School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen Elementary School and Sleepy Hill Middle School rank in Florida?
Kathleen Elementary School is 1874th of 2,187 and Sleepy Hill Middle School is 509th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).