Bartow Middle School vs Union Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartow Middle School
Bartow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
Union Academy
Bartow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
382 students
| Measure | Bartow Middle School Bartow, Florida | Union Academy Bartow, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #462 of 563 | #102 of 563 |
| National rank | #10660 of 15,369 | #2553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 881 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 881 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.3% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 79% |
| city | Bartow | Bartow |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 35.9).
- •Union Academy does better on math proficiency (79% vs 44%).
- •Union Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 39%).
- •Union Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 71.3%).
- •Union Academy does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.2).
- •Bartow Middle School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 382.
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 Bartow Middle School better than Union Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Union Academy ranks higher (74.0 vs 35.9 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 Bartow Middle School and Union Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Bartow and Bartow in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartow Middle School: 881. Union Academy: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartow Middle School and Union Academy rank in Florida?
Bartow Middle School is 462nd of 563 and Union Academy is 102nd of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).