Mi Escuela Montessori vs Spessard L Holland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 703 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students
Spessard L Holland Elementary
Bartow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students
| Measure | Mi Escuela Montessori Lakeland, Florida | Spessard L Holland Elementary Bartow, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 2,187 | #1390 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14858 of 50,301 | #23507 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 58% |
| city | Lakeland | Bartow |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mi Escuela Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 52.4).
- •Mi Escuela Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 64.5%).
- •Mi Escuela Montessori does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.2).
- •Spessard L Holland Elementary is the larger school with 843 students compared with 275.
- •Mi Escuela Montessori is a charter school while Spessard L Holland Elementary 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 Mi Escuela Montessori better than Spessard L Holland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mi Escuela Montessori ranks higher (64.9 vs 52.4 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 Mi Escuela Montessori and Spessard L Holland Elementary?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Lakeland and Bartow in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mi Escuela Montessori: 275. Spessard L Holland Elementary: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mi Escuela Montessori and Spessard L Holland Elementary rank in Florida?
Mi Escuela Montessori is 902nd of 2,187 and Spessard L Holland Elementary is 1390th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).