Mandarin Middle School vs Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mandarin Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
| Measure | Mandarin Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Twin Lakes Academy Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 563 | #322 of 563 |
| National rank | #4144 of 15,369 | #7094 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,118 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 1,118 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mandarin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 52.5).
- •Mandarin Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Mandarin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Mandarin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 43.8%).
- •Twin Lakes Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 21.9).
- •Mandarin Middle School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 914.
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 Mandarin Middle School better than Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mandarin Middle School ranks higher (66.2 vs 52.5 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 Mandarin Middle School and Twin Lakes Academy Middle School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mandarin Middle School: 1,118. Twin Lakes Academy Middle School: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mandarin Middle School and Twin Lakes Academy Middle School rank in Florida?
Mandarin Middle School is 170th of 563 and Twin Lakes Academy Middle School is 322nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).