Northwest Elementary School vs Walker Middle Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Walker Middle Magnet School
Odessa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
| Measure | Northwest Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Walker Middle Magnet School Odessa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #290 of 2,187 | #37 of 563 |
| National rank | #4626 of 50,301 | #1208 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 20.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| city | Tampa | Odessa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Middle Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 80.7).
- •Walker Middle Magnet School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Walker Middle Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Walker Middle Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.9% vs 29.9%).
- •Northwest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.2).
- •Walker Middle Magnet School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 658.
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 Northwest Elementary School better than Walker Middle Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Middle Magnet School ranks higher (81.8 vs 80.7 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 Northwest Elementary School and Walker Middle Magnet School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Odessa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest Elementary School: 658. Walker Middle Magnet School: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest Elementary School and Walker Middle Magnet School rank in Florida?
Northwest Elementary School is 290th of 2,187 and Walker Middle Magnet School is 37th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).