Dowdell Middle Magnet School vs Frost Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowdell Middle Magnet School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students
Frost Elementary School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
633 students
| Measure | Dowdell Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida | Frost Elementary School Riverview, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 563 | #1474 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12960 of 15,369 | #25086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 63.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 55% |
| city | Tampa | Riverview |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 24.4).
- •Frost Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Frost Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 28%).
- •Frost Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Frost Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.5).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 633.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dowdell Middle Magnet School better than Frost Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Frost Elementary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 24.4 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 Dowdell Middle Magnet School and Frost Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Riverview in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School: 657. Frost Elementary School: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowdell Middle Magnet School and Frost Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School is 538th of 563 and Frost Elementary School is 1474th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).