Lawton Chiles Middle Academy vs Magnolia Montessori Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle Academy Lakeland, Florida | Magnolia Montessori Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #108 of 563 | #9 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2635 of 15,369 | #259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 704 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.8% | 7.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84.5% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Magnolia Montessori Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.2 vs 73.5).
- •Magnolia Montessori Academy does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 79%).
- •Magnolia Montessori Academy does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 75%).
- •Magnolia Montessori Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 43.8%).
- •Magnolia Montessori Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 20.7).
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is the larger school with 704 students compared with 182.
- •Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is a public school while Magnolia Montessori Academy is a charter 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy better than Magnolia Montessori Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Magnolia Montessori Academy ranks higher (93.2 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 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Magnolia Montessori Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy: 704. Magnolia Montessori Academy: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle Academy and Magnolia Montessori Academy rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy is 108th of 563 and Magnolia Montessori Academy is 9th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).