Boulware Springs Charter vs Howard W. Bishop Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 734 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boulware Springs Charter
Gainesville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
Howard W. Bishop Middle School
Gainesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
824 students
| Measure | Boulware Springs Charter Gainesville, Florida | Howard W. Bishop Middle School Gainesville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #655 of 2,187 | #265 of 563 |
| National rank | #10361 of 50,301 | #5970 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 171 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 171 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Gainesville | Gainesville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boulware Springs Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 57.7).
- •Boulware Springs Charter does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Boulware Springs Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 56.7%).
- •Boulware Springs Charter does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 22.9).
- •Howard W. Bishop Middle School is the larger school with 824 students compared with 171.
- •Boulware Springs Charter is a charter school while Howard W. Bishop Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Boulware Springs Charter better than Howard W. Bishop Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Boulware Springs Charter ranks higher (71.3 vs 57.7 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 Boulware Springs Charter and Howard W. Bishop Middle School?
About 734 m in a straight line, between Gainesville and Gainesville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boulware Springs Charter: 171. Howard W. Bishop Middle School: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boulware Springs Charter and Howard W. Bishop Middle School rank in Florida?
Boulware Springs Charter is 655th of 2,187 and Howard W. Bishop Middle School is 265th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).