Blackburn Elementary School vs James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elementary School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elementary School Palmetto, Florida | James Tillman Elementary Magnet School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,187 | #1715 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #22755 of 50,301 | #29465 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 73.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 43.7).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 79.6%).
- •Blackburn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.6).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 452.
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 Blackburn Elementary School better than James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elementary School ranks higher (53.4 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 Blackburn Elementary School and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elementary School: 452. James Tillman Elementary Magnet School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elementary School and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Blackburn Elementary School is 1348th of 2,187 and James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 1715th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).