McKitrick Elementary School vs Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKitrick Elementary School
Lutz · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
934 students
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
Lutz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
984 students
| Measure | McKitrick Elementary School Lutz, Florida | Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences Lutz, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #38 of 2,187 | #475 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1189 of 50,301 | #7362 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 934 | 984 |
| Enrollment | 934 | 984 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 73% |
| city | Lutz | Lutz |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKitrick Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 76.0).
- •McKitrick Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 73%).
- •McKitrick Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •McKitrick Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 22.7%).
- •McKitrick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 21.4).
- •Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is the larger school with 984 students compared with 934.
- •McKitrick Elementary School is a public school while Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is a charter 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 McKitrick Elementary School better than Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), McKitrick Elementary School ranks higher (88.4 vs 76.0 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 McKitrick Elementary School and Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lutz and Lutz in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKitrick Elementary School: 934. Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences: 984. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKitrick Elementary School and Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences rank in Florida?
McKitrick Elementary School is 38th of 2,187 and Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences is 475th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).