Lawton Chiles Elementary vs Union Park Middle
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.
Lawton Chiles Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
Union Park Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Elementary Orlando, Florida | Union Park Middle Orlando, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1088 of 2,187 | #542 of 563 |
| National rank | #18194 of 50,301 | #13173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 503 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 31% |
| city | Orlando | Orlando |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 23.3).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 31%).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 68.3%).
- •Lawton Chiles Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.0).
- •Union Park Middle is the larger school with 660 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Lawton Chiles Elementary better than Union Park Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lawton Chiles Elementary ranks higher (60.0 vs 23.3 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 Lawton Chiles Elementary and Union Park Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Orlando and Orlando in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Elementary: 503. Union Park Middle: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Elementary and Union Park Middle rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Elementary is 1088th of 2,187 and Union Park Middle is 542nd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).