Buffalo Creek Middle School vs Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
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.
Buffalo Creek Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,171 students
Imagine Charter School at North Manatee
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
853 students
| Measure | Buffalo Creek Middle School Palmetto, Florida | Imagine Charter School at North Manatee Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 563 | #1446 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #7069 of 15,369 | #24329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,171 | 853 |
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 853 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.6 vs 51.2).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.4% vs 55.1%).
- •Imagine Charter School at North Manatee does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.7).
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School is the larger school with 1,171 students compared with 853.
- •Buffalo Creek Middle School is a public school while Imagine Charter School at North Manatee 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 Buffalo Creek Middle School better than Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Creek Middle School ranks higher (52.6 vs 51.2 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 Buffalo Creek Middle School and Imagine Charter School at North Manatee?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Creek Middle School: 1,171. Imagine Charter School at North Manatee: 853. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Creek Middle School and Imagine Charter School at North Manatee rank in Florida?
Buffalo Creek Middle School is 321st of 563 and Imagine Charter School at North Manatee is 1446th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).