Lakeland Montessori School House vs McKeel Academy Central
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 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
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
| Measure | Lakeland Montessori School House Lakeland, Florida | McKeel Academy Central Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #34 of 2,187 | #303 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1009 of 50,301 | #4715 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 129 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 129 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 95% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 86% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Montessori School House scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.0 vs 80.5).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on math proficiency (86% vs 74.5%).
- •Lakeland Montessori School House does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 78%).
- •Lakeland Montessori School House does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 36.4%).
- •Lakeland Montessori School House does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •McKeel Academy Central is the larger school with 610 students compared with 129.
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 McKeel Academy Central?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Montessori School House ranks higher (89.0 vs 80.5 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 McKeel Academy Central?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeland Montessori School House: 129. McKeel Academy Central: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeland Montessori School House and McKeel Academy Central rank in Florida?
Lakeland Montessori School House is 34th of 2,187 and McKeel Academy Central is 303rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).