Kathleen Middle School vs Sleepy Hill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 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
Sleepy Hill Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
886 students
| Measure | Kathleen Middle School Lakeland, Florida | Sleepy Hill Middle School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 563 | #509 of 563 |
| National rank | #11674 of 15,369 | #12072 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 742 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kathleen Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 29.2).
- •Kathleen Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Sleepy Hill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Sleepy Hill Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Kathleen Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.6).
- •Sleepy Hill Middle School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 742.
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 Sleepy Hill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kathleen Middle School ranks higher (31.3 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 742. Sleepy Hill Middle School: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen Middle School and Sleepy Hill Middle School rank in Florida?
Kathleen Middle School is 494th of 563 and Sleepy Hill Middle School is 509th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).