Dowdell Middle Magnet School vs Kenly Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.7 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
Kenly Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Dowdell Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida | Kenly Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 563 | #2164 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12960 of 15,369 | #43973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 78.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 24% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.4 vs 21.4).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 24%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 78.5%).
- •Kenly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 23.5).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 404.
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 Dowdell Middle Magnet School better than Kenly Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dowdell Middle Magnet School ranks higher (24.4 vs 21.4 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 Kenly Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School: 657. Kenly Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowdell Middle Magnet School and Kenly Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School is 538th of 563 and Kenly Elementary School is 2164th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).