Burns Middle School vs Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Middle School
Brandon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,108 students
Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico
Valrico · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
906 students
| Measure | Burns Middle School Brandon, Florida | Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico Valrico, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 563 | #1026 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3931 of 15,369 | #17149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,108 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 1,108 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 9.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Brandon | Valrico |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 61.5).
- •Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.3% vs 34.7%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 25.9).
- •Burns Middle School is the larger school with 1,108 students compared with 906.
- •Burns Middle School is a public school while Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico 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 Burns Middle School better than Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
On the Success Index (US), Burns Middle School ranks higher (67.3 vs 61.5 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 Burns Middle School and Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brandon and Valrico in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle School: 1,108. Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle School and Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico rank in Florida?
Burns Middle School is 164th of 563 and Navigator Academy of Leadership Valrico is 1026th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).