Kathleen Middle School vs R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kathleen Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
742 students
R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
662 students
| Measure | Kathleen Middle School Lakeland, Florida | R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 563 | #1263 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11674 of 15,369 | #21343 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 742 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 69% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 31.3).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 40%).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 80.1%).
- •R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.0).
- •Kathleen Middle School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 662.
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 Middle School better than R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 31.3 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 Middle School and R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen Middle School: 742. R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen Middle School and R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kathleen Middle School is 494th of 563 and R. Clem Churchwell Elementary School is 1263rd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).