Lake Nona Middle vs Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Nona Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,179 students
Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences
Kissimmee · Charter other · Grades K–12
962 students
| Measure | Lake Nona Middle Orlando, Florida | Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences Kissimmee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #49 of 563 | – |
| National rank | #1443 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,179 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 1,179 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 106.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 50% |
| city | Orlando | Kissimmee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on math proficiency (80% vs 50%).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 56.3%).
- •Lake Nona Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 106.9).
- •Lake Nona Middle is the larger school with 1,179 students compared with 962.
- •Lake Nona Middle is a public school while Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Nona Middle better than Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lake Nona Middle and Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Kissimmee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Nona Middle: 1,179. Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Nona Middle and Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in Florida?
Lake Nona Middle is 49th of 563 and Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences is unranked among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).