Buchanan Middle School vs Lake Magdalene Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buchanan Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
928 students
Lake Magdalene Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Tampa, Florida | Lake Magdalene Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 563 | #1180 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11502 of 15,369 | #19792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 928 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Magdalene Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 32.0).
- •Lake Magdalene Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Lake Magdalene Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Lake Magdalene Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 62.7%).
- •Lake Magdalene Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 22.6).
- •Buchanan Middle School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 739.
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 Buchanan Middle School better than Lake Magdalene Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Magdalene Elementary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 32.0 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 Buchanan Middle School and Lake Magdalene Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Middle School: 928. Lake Magdalene Elementary School: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Lake Magdalene Elementary School rank in Florida?
Buchanan Middle School is 491st of 563 and Lake Magdalene Elementary School is 1180th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).