Davidsen Middle School vs Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidsen Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
819 students
| Measure | Davidsen Middle School Tampa, Florida | Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #269 of 563 | #739 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6005 of 15,369 | #12007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 969 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 69% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 57.5).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on math proficiency (69% vs 60%).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 48.8%).
- •Davidsen Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.8).
- •Davidsen Middle School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 819.
- •Davidsen Middle School is a public school while Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science 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 Davidsen Middle School better than Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science ranks higher (69.0 vs 57.5 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 Davidsen Middle School and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidsen Middle School: 969. Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidsen Middle School and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science rank in Florida?
Davidsen Middle School is 269th of 563 and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is 739th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).