Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School vs Victory Charter School Tampa
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 414 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
Victory Charter School Tampa
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
170 students
| Measure | Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School Tampa, Florida | Victory Charter School Tampa Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 563 | #1082 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6015 of 15,369 | #18149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 595 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 595 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Victory Charter School Tampa scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 57.5).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Victory Charter School Tampa does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 55%).
- •Victory Charter School Tampa does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 51.4%).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.3).
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is the larger school with 595 students compared with 170.
- •Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is a public school while Victory Charter School 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 Victory Charter School Tampa?
On the Success Index (US), Victory Charter School Tampa ranks higher (60.1 vs 57.5 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 Victory Charter School Tampa?
About 414 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School: 595. Victory Charter School Tampa: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School and Victory Charter School Tampa rank in Florida?
Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School is 270th of 563 and Victory Charter School Tampa is 1082nd of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).