Loretto Elementary School vs Mandarin Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loretto Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,039 students
Mandarin Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
| Measure | Loretto Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | Mandarin Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 2,187 | #170 of 563 |
| National rank | #4663 of 50,301 | #4144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,039 | 1,118 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 1,118 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 63% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loretto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 66.2).
- •Loretto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Loretto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Loretto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 27.6%).
- •Loretto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.9).
- •Mandarin Middle School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 1,039.
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 Loretto Elementary School better than Mandarin Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Loretto Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 66.2 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 Loretto Elementary School and Mandarin Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loretto Elementary School: 1,039. Mandarin Middle School: 1,118. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loretto Elementary School and Mandarin Middle School rank in Florida?
Loretto Elementary School is 295th of 2,187 and Mandarin Middle School is 170th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).