Hill Middle School vs Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hill Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Tampa · Charter other · Grades K–12
393 students
| Measure | Hill Middle School Tampa, Florida | Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #205 of 563 | – |
| National rank | #4754 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 820 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 820 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69.5% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 69.5% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on math proficiency (69.5% vs 63%).
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on reading proficiency (69.5% vs 57%).
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 42.2%).
- •Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 19.5).
- •Hill Middle School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 393.
- •Hill Middle School is a public school while Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa 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 Hill Middle School better than Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
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 Hill Middle School and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hill Middle School: 820. Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hill Middle School and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa rank in Florida?
Hill Middle School is 205th of 563 and Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is unranked among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).