Lake Stevens Middle School vs Lawton Chiles Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Stevens Middle School
Miami Gardens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Lawton Chiles Middle School
Hialeah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
| Measure | Lake Stevens Middle School Miami Gardens, Florida | Lawton Chiles Middle School Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 563 | #256 of 563 |
| National rank | #11925 of 15,369 | #5800 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 514 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 514 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| city | Miami Gardens | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 30.0).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 30%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 59.9%).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 19.6).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle School is the larger school with 514 students compared with 509.
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 Stevens Middle School better than Lawton Chiles Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Middle School ranks higher (58.5 vs 30.0 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 Stevens Middle School and Lawton Chiles Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Miami Gardens and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Stevens Middle School: 509. Lawton Chiles Middle School: 514. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Stevens Middle School and Lawton Chiles Middle School rank in Florida?
Lake Stevens Middle School is 503rd of 563 and Lawton Chiles Middle School is 256th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).