Lakeland Montessori School House vs Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeland Montessori School House
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
129 students
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Lakeland Montessori School House Lakeland, Florida | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #34 of 2,187 | #108 of 563 |
| National rank | #1009 of 50,301 | #2635 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 129 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 129 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 79% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Montessori School House scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 73.5).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74.5%).
- •Lakeland Montessori School House does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 75%).
- •Lakeland Montessori School House does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 43.8%).
- •Lakeland Montessori School House does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 20.7).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 129.
- •Lakeland Montessori School House is a charter school while Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is a public 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 Lakeland Montessori School House better than Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Montessori School House ranks higher (89.0 vs 73.5 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 Lakeland Montessori School House and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Montessori School House: 129. Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Montessori School House and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy rank in Florida?
Lakeland Montessori School House is 34th of 2,187 and Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).