Long Branch Elementary School vs Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Branch Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
| Measure | Long Branch Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2074 of 2,187 | #551 of 563 |
| National rank | #38486 of 50,301 | #13418 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 303 | 555 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 555 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.5% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Branch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.1 vs 22.0).
- •Long Branch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Long Branch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Long Branch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.5% vs 78.6%).
- •Long Branch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 22.2).
- •Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 303.
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 Long Branch Elementary School better than Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Branch Elementary School ranks higher (30.1 vs 22.0 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 Long Branch Elementary School and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Branch Elementary School: 303. Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School: 555. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Branch Elementary School and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School rank in Florida?
Long Branch Elementary School is 2074th of 2,187 and Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 551st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).