Ballard Elementary School vs Rowlett Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Rowlett Middle Academy
Bradenton · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
708 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary School Bradenton, Florida | Rowlett Middle Academy Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1822 of 2,187 | #127 of 563 |
| National rank | #31777 of 50,301 | #3129 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 421 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 72% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rowlett Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 40.2).
- •Rowlett Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 51%).
- •Rowlett Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 33%).
- •Rowlett Middle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Ballard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.1).
- •Rowlett Middle Academy is the larger school with 708 students compared with 421.
- •Ballard Elementary School is a public school while Rowlett Middle Academy is a charter 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 Ballard Elementary School better than Rowlett Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Rowlett Middle Academy ranks higher (71.0 vs 40.2 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 Ballard Elementary School and Rowlett Middle Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary School: 421. Rowlett Middle Academy: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary School and Rowlett Middle Academy rank in Florida?
Ballard Elementary School is 1822nd of 2,187 and Rowlett Middle Academy is 127th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).