Bay Point Middle School vs James B. Sanderlin K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Point Middle School
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
James B. Sanderlin K-8
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–8
817 students
| Measure | Bay Point Middle School ST Petersburg, Florida | James B. Sanderlin K-8 ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #409 of 563 | #352 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9001 of 15,369 | #5485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 519 | 817 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 817 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 74% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James B. Sanderlin K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.1 vs 43.7).
- •James B. Sanderlin K-8 does better on math proficiency (74% vs 47%).
- •James B. Sanderlin K-8 does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •James B. Sanderlin K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 67.1%).
- •James B. Sanderlin K-8 does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.3).
- •James B. Sanderlin K-8 is the larger school with 817 students compared with 519.
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 Bay Point Middle School better than James B. Sanderlin K-8?
On the Success Index (US), James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks higher (79.1 vs 43.7 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 Bay Point Middle School and James B. Sanderlin K-8?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Point Middle School: 519. James B. Sanderlin K-8: 817. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Point Middle School and James B. Sanderlin K-8 rank in Florida?
Bay Point Middle School is 409th of 563 and James B. Sanderlin K-8 is 352nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).