Mangrove Bay Middle School vs Shore Acres Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mangrove Bay Middle School
ST Petersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
317 students
Shore Acres Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Mangrove Bay Middle School ST Petersburg, Florida | Shore Acres Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #280 of 563 | #690 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6172 of 15,369 | #11041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 317 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 66% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shore Acres Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 56.8).
- •Shore Acres Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 48.9%).
- •Mangrove Bay Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.0).
- •Shore Acres Elementary School is the larger school with 690 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 Mangrove Bay Middle School better than Shore Acres Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shore Acres Elementary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 56.8 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 Mangrove Bay Middle School and Shore Acres Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mangrove Bay Middle School: 317. Shore Acres Elementary School: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mangrove Bay Middle School and Shore Acres Elementary School rank in Florida?
Mangrove Bay Middle School is 280th of 563 and Shore Acres Elementary School is 690th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).