McKeel Academy Central vs Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKeel Academy Central
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students
| Measure | McKeel Academy Central Lakeland, Florida | Rosabelle W. Blake Academy Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 2,187 | #1587 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4715 of 50,301 | #27117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 610 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 55% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKeel Academy Central scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 47.1).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on math proficiency (86% vs 55%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 74.9%).
- •McKeel Academy Central does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.1).
- •McKeel Academy Central is the larger school with 610 students compared with 562.
- •McKeel Academy Central is a charter school while Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 McKeel Academy Central better than Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
On the Success Index (US), McKeel Academy Central ranks higher (80.5 vs 47.1 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 McKeel Academy Central and Rosabelle W. Blake Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKeel Academy Central: 610. Rosabelle W. Blake Academy: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKeel Academy Central and Rosabelle W. Blake Academy rank in Florida?
McKeel Academy Central is 303rd of 2,187 and Rosabelle W. Blake Academy is 1587th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).