Midtown Academy vs Perkins Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midtown Academy
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Perkins Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
561 students
| Measure | Midtown Academy ST Petersburg, Florida | Perkins Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1122 of 2,187 | #650 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #18786 of 50,301 | #10280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | ST Petersburg | ST Petersburg |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perkins Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 59.1).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Perkins Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 42%).
- •Midtown Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 53.5%).
- •Midtown Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.8).
- •Perkins Elementary School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 368.
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 Midtown Academy better than Perkins Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perkins Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.1 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 Midtown Academy and Perkins Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and ST Petersburg in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midtown Academy: 368. Perkins Elementary School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midtown Academy and Perkins Elementary School rank in Florida?
Midtown Academy is 1122nd of 2,187 and Perkins Elementary School is 650th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).