Clair-Mel Elementary School vs Dowdell Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 272 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clair-Mel Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
536 students
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
| Measure | Clair-Mel Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Dowdell Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2129 of 2,187 | #538 of 563 |
| National rank | #41056 of 50,301 | #12960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 38.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clair-Mel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 24.4).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Clair-Mel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 77.2%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 38.3).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 536.
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 Clair-Mel Elementary School better than Dowdell Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Clair-Mel Elementary School ranks higher (26.0 vs 24.4 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 Clair-Mel Elementary School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School?
About 272 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clair-Mel Elementary School: 536. Dowdell Middle Magnet School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clair-Mel Elementary School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School rank in Florida?
Clair-Mel Elementary School is 2129th of 2,187 and Dowdell Middle Magnet School is 538th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).