Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School vs Union Park Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Zephyrhills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students
Union Park Charter Academy
Wesley Chapel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
803 students
| Measure | Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School Zephyrhills, Florida | Union Park Charter Academy Wesley Chapel, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1225 of 2,187 | #450 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #20579 of 50,301 | #6846 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 676 | 803 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 73% |
| city | Zephyrhills | Wesley Chapel |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Park Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 56.5).
- •Union Park Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Union Park Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Union Park Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 60.5%).
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.1).
- •Union Park Charter Academy is the larger school with 803 students compared with 676.
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is a public school while Union Park Charter 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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School better than Union Park Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Union Park Charter Academy ranks higher (76.8 vs 56.5 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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School and Union Park Charter Academy?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School: 676. Union Park Charter Academy: 803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School and Union Park Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is 1225th of 2,187 and Union Park Charter Academy is 450th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).