Benito Middle School vs Heritage Elementary School
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.
Benito Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Heritage Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
| Measure | Benito Middle School Tampa, Florida | Heritage Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #125 of 563 | #677 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3099 of 15,369 | #10796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 60% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.1 vs 70.7).
- •Benito Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Benito Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 45.4%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 19.2).
- •Benito Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 482.
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 Heritage Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Benito Middle School and Heritage Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benito Middle School: 903. Heritage Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benito Middle School and Heritage Elementary School rank in Florida?
Benito Middle School is 125th of 563 and Heritage Elementary School is 677th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).