Melrose Park Elementary School vs Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 513 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Park Elementary School
Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
Richardson Sixth Grade Academy
Lake City · Public middle · Grades 6–6
455 students
| Measure | Melrose Park Elementary School Lake City, Florida | Richardson Sixth Grade Academy Lake City, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1744 of 2,187 | #176 of 563 |
| National rank | #30169 of 50,301 | #4197 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 635 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 635 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.2% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 74% |
| city | Lake City | Lake City |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 42.7).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Richardson Sixth Grade Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 82.2%).
- •Melrose Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.9).
- •Melrose Park Elementary School is the larger school with 635 students compared with 455.
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 Melrose Park Elementary School better than Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Richardson Sixth Grade Academy ranks higher (65.9 vs 42.7 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 Melrose Park Elementary School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy?
About 513 m in a straight line, between Lake City and Lake City in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Park Elementary School: 635. Richardson Sixth Grade Academy: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Park Elementary School and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy rank in Florida?
Melrose Park Elementary School is 1744th of 2,187 and Richardson Sixth Grade Academy is 176th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).