Dan McCarty Middle School vs Dowdell Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 208 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dan McCarty Middle School
Fort Pierce · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
| Measure | Dan McCarty Middle School Fort Pierce, Florida | Dowdell Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #533 of 563 | #538 of 563 |
| National rank | #12789 of 15,369 | #12960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 657 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 35% |
| city | Fort Pierce | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.3 vs 24.4).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 25%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 68.2%).
- •Dan McCarty Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 23.5).
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 Dan McCarty Middle School better than Dowdell Middle Magnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dan McCarty Middle School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School?
About 208 km in a straight line, between Fort Pierce and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dan McCarty Middle School: 657. Dowdell Middle Magnet School: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dan McCarty Middle School and Dowdell Middle Magnet School rank in Florida?
Dan McCarty Middle School is 533rd of 563 and Dowdell Middle Magnet School is 538th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).