Desoto Elementary School vs Shore Elementary Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 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
Shore Elementary Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Desoto Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Shore Elementary Magnet School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,187 | #1332 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #34872 of 50,301 | #22532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 180 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.3% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shore Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 35.6).
- •Shore Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Shore Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Shore Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 73.3%).
- •Desoto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.8).
- •Shore Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 330 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 Shore Elementary Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Shore Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (53.8 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 Shore Elementary Magnet School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desoto Elementary School: 180. Shore Elementary Magnet School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desoto Elementary School and Shore Elementary Magnet School rank in Florida?
Desoto Elementary School is 1958th of 2,187 and Shore Elementary Magnet School is 1332nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).