Kathleen Middle School vs Socrum Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.9 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
Socrum Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Kathleen Middle School Lakeland, Florida | Socrum Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 563 | #1640 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11674 of 15,369 | #28119 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 742 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 59% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Socrum Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 31.3).
- •Socrum Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 40%).
- •Socrum Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Kathleen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.1% vs 81.3%).
- •Socrum Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.0).
- •Kathleen Middle School is the larger school with 742 students compared with 523.
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 Socrum Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Socrum Elementary School ranks higher (45.7 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 Socrum Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kathleen Middle School: 742. Socrum Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kathleen Middle School and Socrum Elementary School rank in Florida?
Kathleen Middle School is 494th of 563 and Socrum Elementary School is 1640th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).