John M. Sexton Elementary School vs Mangrove Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John M. Sexton Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
355 students
Mangrove Bay Middle School
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
| Measure | John M. Sexton Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Mangrove Bay Middle School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1594 of 2,187 | #280 of 563 |
| National rank | #27225 of 50,301 | #6172 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 355 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.3% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | – |
| Math proficiency | 50% | – |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mangrove Bay Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.8 vs 46.9).
- •Mangrove Bay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 69.3%).
- •John M. Sexton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.4).
- •John M. Sexton Elementary School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 317.
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 John M. Sexton Elementary School better than Mangrove Bay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mangrove Bay Middle School ranks higher (56.8 vs 46.9 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 John M. Sexton Elementary School and Mangrove Bay Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John M. Sexton Elementary School: 355. Mangrove Bay Middle School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John M. Sexton Elementary School and Mangrove Bay Middle School rank in Florida?
John M. Sexton Elementary School is 1594th of 2,187 and Mangrove Bay Middle School is 280th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).