Florida A&m University Developmental Research School vs R. Frank Nims Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 726 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School
Tallahassee · Public other · Grades K–12
519 students
R. Frank Nims Middle School
Tallahassee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
625 students
| Measure | Florida A&m University Developmental Research School Tallahassee, Florida | R. Frank Nims Middle School Tallahassee, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #532 of 563 |
| National rank | – | #12740 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Tallahassee | Tallahassee |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florida A&m University Developmental Research School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 100%).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.5).
- •R. Frank Nims Middle School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 519.
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 Florida A&m University Developmental Research School better than R. Frank Nims Middle 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 Florida A&m University Developmental Research School and R. Frank Nims Middle School?
About 726 m in a straight line, between Tallahassee and Tallahassee in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School: 519. R. Frank Nims Middle School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florida A&m University Developmental Research School and R. Frank Nims Middle School rank in Florida?
Florida A&m University Developmental Research School is unranked and R. Frank Nims Middle School is 532nd of 563 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).