McLaughlin Academy of Excellence vs Polk Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 986 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence
Lake Wales · Public other · Grades 6–11
758 students
Polk Avenue Elementary School
Lake Wales · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | McLaughlin Academy of Excellence Lake Wales, Florida | Polk Avenue Elementary School Lake Wales, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2029 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #37167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 50% |
| city | Lake Wales | Lake Wales |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polk Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 25%).
- •Polk Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 24%).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 99%).
- •Polk Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.5).
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is the larger school with 758 students compared with 523.
- •McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is a public school while Polk Avenue Elementary School 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 McLaughlin Academy of Excellence better than Polk Avenue Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are McLaughlin Academy of Excellence and Polk Avenue Elementary School?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Lake Wales in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence: 758. Polk Avenue Elementary School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McLaughlin Academy of Excellence and Polk Avenue Elementary School rank in Florida?
McLaughlin Academy of Excellence is unranked and Polk Avenue Elementary School is 2029th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).