James Tillman Elementary Magnet School vs Palm View K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students
Palm View K-8 School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students
| Measure | James Tillman Elementary Magnet School Palmetto, Florida | Palm View K-8 School Palmetto, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1715 of 2,187 | #1627 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #29465 of 50,301 | #27852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 614 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Palmetto | Palmetto |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm View K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 43.7).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Palm View K-8 School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 75.1%).
- •Palm View K-8 School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.6).
- •James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 606.
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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School better than Palm View K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm View K-8 School ranks higher (46.1 vs 43.7 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 James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palm View K-8 School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Palmetto and Palmetto in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School: 614. Palm View K-8 School: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Tillman Elementary Magnet School and Palm View K-8 School rank in Florida?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 1715th of 2,187 and Palm View K-8 School is 1627th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).