Buchanan Middle School vs Miles 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
Miles Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
| Measure | Buchanan Middle School Tampa, Florida | Miles Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #491 of 563 | #2131 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11502 of 15,369 | #41087 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 928 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 72.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buchanan Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 26.0).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Buchanan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 72.6%).
- •Miles Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 22.6).
- •Buchanan Middle School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 585.
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 Miles Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Buchanan Middle School ranks higher (32.0 vs 26.0 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 Miles 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. Miles Elementary School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buchanan Middle School and Miles Elementary School rank in Florida?
Buchanan Middle School is 491st of 563 and Miles Elementary School is 2131st of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).