Farnell Middle School vs Forest Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnell Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,184 students
Forest Lakes Elementary School
Oldsmar · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Farnell Middle School Tampa, Florida | Forest Lakes Elementary School Oldsmar, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #57 of 563 | #311 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1566 of 15,369 | #4822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,184 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.9% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 71% |
| city | Tampa | Oldsmar |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (79.5 vs 80.3).
- •Farnell Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 71%).
- •Farnell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 68%).
- •Farnell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 30.2%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 24.2).
- •Farnell Middle School is the larger school with 1,184 students compared with 480.
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 Farnell Middle School better than Forest Lakes Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farnell Middle School and Forest Lakes Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Oldsmar in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnell Middle School: 1,184. Forest Lakes Elementary School: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnell Middle School and Forest Lakes Elementary School rank in Florida?
Farnell Middle School is 57th of 563 and Forest Lakes Elementary School is 311th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).