Lely Elementary School vs Manatee Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lely Elementary School
Naples · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Manatee Middle School
Naples · Public middle · Grades 6–8
781 students
| Measure | Lely Elementary School Naples, Florida | Manatee Middle School Naples, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1194 of 2,187 | #293 of 563 |
| National rank | #20005 of 50,301 | #6482 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 499 | 781 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 781 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 50.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 63% |
| city | Naples | Naples |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lely Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.4 vs 55.4).
- •Manatee Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Lely Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Manatee Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 56.9%).
- •Lely Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 19.0).
- •Manatee Middle School is the larger school with 781 students compared with 499.
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 Lely Elementary School better than Manatee Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lely Elementary School ranks higher (57.4 vs 55.4 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 Lely Elementary School and Manatee Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Naples and Naples in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lely Elementary School: 499. Manatee Middle School: 781. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lely Elementary School and Manatee Middle School rank in Florida?
Lely Elementary School is 1194th of 2,187 and Manatee Middle School is 293rd of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).