Desoto Elementary School vs Franklin Middle Magnet School
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.
Desoto Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students
Franklin Middle Magnet School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
327 students
| Measure | Desoto Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Franklin Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,187 | #341 of 563 |
| National rank | #34872 of 50,301 | #7544 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 180 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 35.6).
- •Franklin Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Franklin Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Franklin Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 73.3%).
- •Desoto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.4).
- •Franklin Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 180.
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 Desoto Elementary School better than Franklin Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Middle Magnet School ranks higher (50.5 vs 35.6 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 Desoto Elementary School and Franklin Middle Magnet School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Elementary School: 180. Franklin Middle Magnet School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Elementary School and Franklin Middle Magnet School rank in Florida?
Desoto Elementary School is 1958th of 2,187 and Franklin Middle Magnet School is 341st of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).