Lawton Chiles Middle School vs Spanish Lake Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 324 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawton Chiles Middle School
Hialeah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
Spanish Lake Elementary School
Hialeah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,138 students
| Measure | Lawton Chiles Middle School Hialeah, Florida | Spanish Lake Elementary School Hialeah, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 563 | #898 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #5800 of 15,369 | #14818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 514 | 1,138 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,138 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| city | Hialeah | Hialeah |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spanish Lake Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.0 vs 58.5).
- •Spanish Lake Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Spanish Lake Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Spanish Lake Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 52.5%).
- •Spanish Lake Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.7).
- •Spanish Lake Elementary School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 514.
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 School better than Spanish Lake Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spanish Lake Elementary School ranks higher (65.0 vs 58.5 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 School and Spanish Lake Elementary School?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Hialeah and Hialeah in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawton Chiles Middle School: 514. Spanish Lake Elementary School: 1,138. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawton Chiles Middle School and Spanish Lake Elementary School rank in Florida?
Lawton Chiles Middle School is 256th of 563 and Spanish Lake Elementary School is 898th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).