Brooker Creek Elementary School

3130 Forelock Rd
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Brooker Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brooker Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Brooker Creek Elementary School's student population of 548 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
548 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Brooker Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooker Creek Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#179 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Brooker Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
86%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Brooker Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Brooker Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Brooker Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brooker Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Brooker Creek Elementary School is ranked #179 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brooker Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Brooker Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Woods Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brooker Creek Elementary School?
548 students attend Brooker Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Brooker Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brooker Creek Elementary School?
Brooker Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooker Creek Elementary School offer ?
Brooker Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Brooker Creek Elementary School part of?
Brooker Creek Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Last Day of Holiday Shop
December 06, 2024 (Friday)
The last day for all students has changed from an early-release day to a full day.
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

School Reviews

5   11/2/2018
Great school
- Posted by Parent - Adriana Tavares

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 548 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 86% (Top 5%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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