Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay vs Shields Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Ruskin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
813 students
Shields Middle School
Ruskin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,593 students
| Measure | Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay Ruskin, Florida | Shields Middle School Ruskin, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 2,187 | #500 of 563 |
| National rank | #14052 of 50,301 | #11779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 813 | 1,593 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 35% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Ruskin | Ruskin |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 30.8).
- •Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 26.6).
- •Shields Middle School is the larger school with 1,593 students compared with 813.
- •Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is a charter school while Shields Middle School is a public 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 Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay better than Shields Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay ranks higher (66.1 vs 30.8 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 Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay and Shields Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ruskin and Ruskin in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay: 813. Shields Middle School: 1,593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay and Shields Middle School rank in Florida?
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay is 863rd of 2,187 and Shields Middle School is 500th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).