Mill Creek Academy vs Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 375 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Academy
ST Augustine · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,983 students
Veterans Park Academy for the Arts
Lehigh Acres · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,937 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Academy ST Augustine, Florida | Veterans Park Academy for the Arts Lehigh Acres, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 2,187 | #1426 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6378 of 50,301 | #24007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,983 | 1,937 |
| Enrollment | 1,983 | 1,937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 56% |
| city | ST Augustine | Lehigh Acres |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.6 vs 51.7).
- •Mill Creek Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Mill Creek Academy does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Mill Creek Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23% vs 60.1%).
- •Mill Creek Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.0).
- •Mill Creek Academy is the larger school with 1,983 students compared with 1,937.
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 Mill Creek Academy better than Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Academy ranks higher (77.6 vs 51.7 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 Mill Creek Academy and Veterans Park Academy for the Arts?
About 375 km in a straight line, between ST Augustine and Lehigh Acres in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Academy: 1,983. Veterans Park Academy for the Arts: 1,937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Academy and Veterans Park Academy for the Arts rank in Florida?
Mill Creek Academy is 421st of 2,187 and Veterans Park Academy for the Arts is 1426th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).