Lake City Middle School vs Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake City Middle School
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
809 students
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students
| Measure | Lake City Middle School Lake City, Florida | Richardson Sixth Grade Academy Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 563 | #176 of 563 |
| National rank | #6504 of 15,369 | #4197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 809 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 809 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.3% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 74% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 55.3).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Lake City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 55.2%).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.8).
- •Lake City Middle School is the larger school with 809 students compared with 455.
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 Lake City Middle School better than Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks higher (65.9 vs 55.3 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 Lake City Middle School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake City Middle School: 809. Richardson Sixth Grade Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake City Middle School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy rank in Florida?
Lake City Middle School is 295th of 563 and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is 176th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).