Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School vs Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 922 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
595 students
Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa)
Tampa · Charter high · Grades 6–12
580 students
| Measure | Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Tampa, Florida | Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa) Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 563 | #429 of 576 |
| National rank | #6015 of 15,369 | #11128 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 595 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 52.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 39.3).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 43%).
- •Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 51.4%).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 52.7).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 580.
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is a public school while Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa) is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School better than Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa)?
On the Success Index (US), Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School ranks higher (57.5 vs 39.3 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 Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School and Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa)?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School: 595. Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa): 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School and Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa) rank in Florida?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 270th of 563 and Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa) is 429th of 576 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).