Buckhorn Elementary School vs Mulrennan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Elementary School
Valrico · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
667 students
Mulrennan Middle School
Valrico · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,027 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Elementary School Valrico, Florida | Mulrennan Middle School Valrico, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #693 of 2,187 | #148 of 563 |
| National rank | #11061 of 50,301 | #3479 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 667 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 667 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 69% |
| city | Valrico | Valrico |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.3 vs 69.4).
- •Mulrennan Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 63%).
- •Mulrennan Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 38.2%).
- •Buckhorn Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.5).
- •Mulrennan Middle School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 667.
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 Buckhorn Elementary School better than Mulrennan Middle 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 Buckhorn Elementary School and Mulrennan Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Valrico and Valrico in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Elementary School: 667. Mulrennan Middle School: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Elementary School and Mulrennan Middle School rank in Florida?
Buckhorn Elementary School is 693rd of 2,187 and Mulrennan Middle School is 148th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).