Davidsen Middle School vs Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 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
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
| Measure | Davidsen Middle School Tampa, Florida | Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 563 | #270 of 563 |
| National rank | #6005 of 15,369 | #6015 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 969 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 58% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (57.5 vs 57.5).
- •Davidsen Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 58%).
- •Davidsen Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 51.4%).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.0).
- •Davidsen Middle School is the larger school with 969 students compared with 595.
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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle 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 Davidsen Middle School and Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidsen Middle School: 969. Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidsen Middle School and Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School rank in Florida?
Davidsen Middle School is 269th of 563 and Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 270th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).