Booker Middle School vs Gocio Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker Middle School
Sarasota · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students
Gocio Elementary School
Sarasota · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
| Measure | Booker Middle School Sarasota, Florida | Gocio Elementary School Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 563 | #1287 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6495 of 15,369 | #21805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 811 | 654 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 61% |
| city | Sarasota | Sarasota |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.3 vs 54.8).
- •Booker Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •Gocio Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 46%).
- •Booker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.2% vs 81.2%).
- •Booker Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Booker Middle School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 654.
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 Booker Middle School better than Gocio 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 Booker Middle School and Gocio Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sarasota and Sarasota in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker Middle School: 811. Gocio Elementary School: 654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker Middle School and Gocio Elementary School rank in Florida?
Booker Middle School is 294th of 563 and Gocio Elementary School is 1287th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).