Buchanan Middle School vs Lutz Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.9 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
Lutz Preparatory School
Lutz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
779 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Tampa, Florida | Lutz Preparatory School Lutz, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #491 of 563 | #97 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11502 of 15,369 | #1940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 928 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 93% |
| city | Tampa | Lutz |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lutz Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 32.0).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 42%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 33%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 62.7%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 22.6).
- •Buchanan Middle School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 779.
- •Buchanan Middle School is a public school while Lutz Preparatory School is a charter 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 Buchanan Middle School better than Lutz Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Lutz Preparatory School ranks higher (86.2 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 Lutz Preparatory School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Lutz in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buchanan Middle School: 928. Lutz Preparatory School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Lutz Preparatory School rank in Florida?
Buchanan Middle School is 491st of 563 and Lutz Preparatory School is 97th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).