Mi Escuela Montessori vs Valleyview Elementary School
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.
Mi Escuela Montessori
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–7
275 students
Valleyview Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students
| Measure | Mi Escuela Montessori Lakeland, Florida | Valleyview Elementary School Lakeland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #902 of 2,187 | #319 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14858 of 50,301 | #4952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 275 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 41.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | Lakeland | Lakeland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valleyview Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 64.9).
- •Valleyview Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 48.4%).
- •Mi Escuela Montessori does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Valleyview Elementary School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 275.
- •Mi Escuela Montessori is a charter school while Valleyview Elementary School 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 Valleyview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valleyview Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 64.9 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 Valleyview Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Lakeland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mi Escuela Montessori: 275. Valleyview Elementary School: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mi Escuela Montessori and Valleyview Elementary School rank in Florida?
Mi Escuela Montessori is 902nd of 2,187 and Valleyview Elementary School is 319th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).