Foster Elementary School vs Sligh Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 219 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Sligh Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Sligh Middle School Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2179 of 2,187 | #546 of 563 |
| National rank | #46593 of 50,301 | #13290 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 31% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sligh Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 17.0).
- •Sligh Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Sligh Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Sligh Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 81.5%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.7).
- •Sligh Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 428.
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 Foster Elementary School better than Sligh Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sligh Middle School ranks higher (22.7 vs 17.0 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 Foster Elementary School and Sligh Middle School?
About 219 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary School: 428. Sligh Middle School: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary School and Sligh Middle School rank in Florida?
Foster Elementary School is 2179th of 2,187 and Sligh Middle School is 546th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).