Dowdell Middle Magnet School vs Palm River Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 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
Palm River Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Dowdell Middle Magnet School Tampa, Florida | Palm River Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 563 | #1980 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #12960 of 15,369 | #35596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm River Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 24.4).
- •Palm River Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Palm River Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 80.3%).
- •Palm River Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.5).
- •Dowdell Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 657 students compared with 406.
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 Palm River Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm River Elementary School ranks higher (34.5 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 Palm River Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School: 657. Palm River Elementary School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowdell Middle Magnet School and Palm River Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dowdell Middle Magnet School is 538th of 563 and Palm River Elementary School is 1980th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).