Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School vs R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 180 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students
R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
222 students
| Measure | Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #551 of 563 | #1499 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13418 of 15,369 | #25713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 555 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 22.0).
- •R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 78.6%).
- •R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 22.2).
- •Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 222.
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 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School better than R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
On the Success Index (US), R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy ranks higher (49.2 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 Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy?
About 180 m in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School: 555. R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy rank in Florida?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 551st of 563 and R L Brown Gifted and Talented Academy is 1499th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).