Dunbar Elementary Magnet School vs West Tampa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
West Tampa Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
| Measure | Dunbar Elementary Magnet School Tampa, Florida | West Tampa Elementary School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1786 of 2,187 | #1532 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #31061 of 50,301 | #26131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Tampa Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 41.3).
- •West Tampa Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •West Tampa Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •West Tampa Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 77.8%).
- •West Tampa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.2).
- •West Tampa Elementary School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 324.
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 Dunbar Elementary Magnet School better than West Tampa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Tampa Elementary School ranks higher (48.6 vs 41.3 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 Dunbar Elementary Magnet School and West Tampa Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School: 324. West Tampa Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Elementary Magnet School and West Tampa Elementary School rank in Florida?
Dunbar Elementary Magnet School is 1786th of 2,187 and West Tampa Elementary School is 1532nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).