Lake Shore Middle School vs Ortega Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Shore Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
748 students
Ortega Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | Lake Shore Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Ortega Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #476 of 563 | #1448 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11229 of 15,369 | #24344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 748 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ortega Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 33.3).
- •Ortega Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Ortega Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Ortega Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.6% vs 67.9%).
- •Lake Shore Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 20.1).
- •Lake Shore Middle School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 342.
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 Shore Middle School better than Ortega Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ortega Elementary School ranks higher (51.2 vs 33.3 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 Shore Middle School and Ortega Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Shore Middle School: 748. Ortega Elementary School: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Shore Middle School and Ortega Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lake Shore Middle School is 476th of 563 and Ortega Elementary School is 1448th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).