Benito Middle School vs Clark Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benito Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Clark Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students
| Measure | Benito Middle School Tampa, Florida | Clark Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 563 | #378 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3099 of 15,369 | #5771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 81% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clark Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.1).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Benito Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 29.1%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.2).
- •Benito Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 858.
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 Benito Middle School better than Clark Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clark Elementary School ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.1 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 Benito Middle School and Clark Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benito Middle School: 903. Clark Elementary School: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benito Middle School and Clark Elementary School rank in Florida?
Benito Middle School is 125th of 563 and Clark Elementary School is 378th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).