Martha B. King Middle School vs Palma Sola Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martha B. King Middle School
Bradenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
897 students
Palma Sola Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Martha B. King Middle School Bradenton, Florida | Palma Sola Elementary School Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 563 | #926 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #8790 of 15,369 | #15271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 897 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| city | Bradenton | Bradenton |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palma Sola Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 44.7).
- •Palma Sola Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Palma Sola Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Palma Sola Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 65.6%).
- •Palma Sola Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.1).
- •Martha B. King Middle School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 396.
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 Martha B. King Middle School better than Palma Sola Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palma Sola Elementary School ranks higher (64.3 vs 44.7 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 Martha B. King Middle School and Palma Sola Elementary School?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Bradenton and Bradenton in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martha B. King Middle School: 897. Palma Sola Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martha B. King Middle School and Palma Sola Elementary School rank in Florida?
Martha B. King Middle School is 399th of 563 and Palma Sola Elementary School is 926th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).