Belleview Middle School vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belleview Middle School
Belleview · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,600 students
Shields Middle School
Ruskin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,593 students
| Measure | Belleview Middle School Belleview, Florida | Shields Middle School Ruskin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #274 of 563 | #500 of 563 |
| National rank | #6101 of 15,369 | #11779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,600 | 1,593 |
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 1,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| city | Belleview | Ruskin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belleview Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 30.8).
- •Belleview Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Belleview Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 35%).
- •Belleview Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.8% vs 60.2%).
- •Belleview Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.6).
- •Belleview Middle School is the larger school with 1,600 students compared with 1,593.
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 Belleview Middle School better than Shields Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Belleview Middle School ranks higher (57.1 vs 30.8 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 Belleview Middle School and Shields Middle School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Belleview and Ruskin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belleview Middle School: 1,600. Shields Middle School: 1,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belleview Middle School and Shields Middle School rank in Florida?
Belleview Middle School is 274th of 563 and Shields Middle School is 500th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).