F T Burns Middle School vs Tamarack Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F T Burns Middle School
Owensboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Tamarack Elementary School
Owensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | F T Burns Middle School Owensboro, Kentucky | Tamarack Elementary School Owensboro, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 217 | #220 of 707 |
| National rank | #8228 of 15,369 | #17961 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 757 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 757 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 66% |
| city | Owensboro | Owensboro |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamarack Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 47.3).
- •Tamarack Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •Tamarack Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 67%).
- •F T Burns Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.6).
- •F T Burns Middle School is the larger school with 757 students compared with 564.
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 F T Burns Middle School better than Tamarack Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tamarack Elementary School ranks higher (60.4 vs 47.3 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 F T Burns Middle School and Tamarack Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Owensboro and Owensboro in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F T Burns Middle School: 757. Tamarack Elementary School: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F T Burns Middle School and Tamarack Elementary School rank in Kentucky?
F T Burns Middle School is 159th of 217 and Tamarack Elementary School is 220th of 707 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).