Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School vs Springfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km 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
Springfield Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
850 students
| Measure | Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School Jacksonville, Florida | Springfield Middle School Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #551 of 563 | #159 of 563 |
| National rank | #13418 of 15,369 | #3795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 555 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 74% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 22.0).
- •Springfield Middle School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 39%).
- •Springfield Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 21%).
- •Springfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 78.6%).
- •Springfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.2).
- •Springfield Middle School is the larger school with 850 students compared with 555.
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 Springfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Middle School ranks higher (68.0 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 Springfield Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School: 555. Springfield Middle School: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School and Springfield Middle School rank in Florida?
Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School is 551st of 563 and Springfield Middle School is 159th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).