Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School vs Sunland Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 307 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
353 students
Sunland Park Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
353 students
| Measure | Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School Tampa, Florida | Sunland Park Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 2,187 | #1161 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #2321 of 50,301 | #19400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Tampa | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.3 vs 58.3).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 73.4%).
- •Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.8).
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 Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School better than Sunland Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School ranks higher (85.3 vs 58.3 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 Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School and Sunland Park Academy?
About 307 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School: 353. Sunland Park Academy: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School and Sunland Park Academy rank in Florida?
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School is 129th of 2,187 and Sunland Park Academy is 1161st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).