Medulla Elementary School vs R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
899 students
| Measure | Medulla Elementary School Lakeland, Florida | R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1454 of 2,187 | #1421 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #24406 of 50,301 | #23932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 488 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.1 vs 51.8).
- •Medulla Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Medulla Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 73%).
- •R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 16.8).
- •R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 488.
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 Medulla Elementary School better than R. Bruce Wagner 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 Medulla Elementary School and R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medulla Elementary School: 488. R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medulla Elementary School and R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School rank in Florida?
Medulla Elementary School is 1454th of 2,187 and R. Bruce Wagner Elementary School is 1421st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).