Folsom Elementary School vs Terrace Community Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folsom Elementary School
Thonotosassa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
484 students
Terrace Community Middle School
Tampa · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
| Measure | Folsom Elementary School Thonotosassa, Florida | Terrace Community Middle School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2069 of 2,187 | #8 of 563 |
| National rank | #38324 of 50,301 | #725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 484 | 660 |
| Enrollment | 484 | 660 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 2.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 94% |
| city | Thonotosassa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Terrace Community Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 30.3).
- •Terrace Community Middle School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 39%).
- •Terrace Community Middle School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 35%).
- •Terrace Community Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 71.1%).
- •Folsom Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.8).
- •Terrace Community Middle School is the larger school with 660 students compared with 484.
- •Folsom Elementary School is a public school while Terrace Community Middle School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Folsom Elementary School better than Terrace Community Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Terrace Community Middle School ranks higher (85.3 vs 30.3 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 Folsom Elementary School and Terrace Community Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Thonotosassa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folsom Elementary School: 484. Terrace Community Middle School: 660. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folsom Elementary School and Terrace Community Middle School rank in Florida?
Folsom Elementary School is 2069th of 2,187 and Terrace Community Middle School is 8th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).