Burnett Middle School vs Independence Academy
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.
Burnett Middle School
Seffner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
636 students
Independence Academy
Dover · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
811 students
| Measure | Burnett Middle School Seffner, Florida | Independence Academy Dover, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #524 of 563 | #865 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12462 of 15,369 | #14107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 636 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 15.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 58% |
| city | Seffner | Dover |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 27.1).
- •Independence Academy does better on math proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •Independence Academy does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Independence Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.8% vs 64.9%).
- •Independence Academy does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.6).
- •Independence Academy is the larger school with 811 students compared with 636.
- •Burnett Middle School is a public school while Independence Academy 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 Burnett Middle School better than Independence Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Academy ranks higher (66.0 vs 27.1 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 Burnett Middle School and Independence Academy?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Seffner and Dover in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnett Middle School: 636. Independence Academy: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnett Middle School and Independence Academy rank in Florida?
Burnett Middle School is 524th of 563 and Independence Academy is 865th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).