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Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 314 public schools serving 224,504 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
Public Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
314 Schools
4,269 Schools
# Students
224,504 Students
2,868,608 Students
# Teachers
12,445 Teachers
156,155 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.70
# American Indian Students
408 Students
7,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,614 Students
80,978 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87,198 Students
1,043,301 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
37%
# Black Students
46,597 Students
600,798 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
68,621 Students
1,013,403 Students
% White Students
31%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
369 Students
5,036 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,697 Students
117,971 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,540
63,106
# Students in K Grade:
15,699
198,257
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,875
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,415
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18,037
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,663
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,615
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,783
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,182
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,646
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
18,323
238,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,825
230,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,523
218,782
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,378
205,680
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,420 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,828 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,420
$11,974
Spending / Student
$10,828
$11,627
Best Hillsborough School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #22.
Mckitrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5503 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-5427
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #33.
Bryant Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13910 Nine Eagles Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 356-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #44.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3205 S Ferdinand Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 272-3090
Grades: PK-5
| 741 students
Rank: #55.
Bevis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5720 Osprey Ridge Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 307 students
Rank: #77.
Lutz Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #88.
Mabry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4201 W Estrella St
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5364
Grades: PK-5
| 845 students
Rank: #99.
Grady Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1010.
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 651-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #1111.
Mitchell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 S Bungalow Park Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 872-5216
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1212.
Walker Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8282 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 631-4726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,019 students
Rank: #1313.
Stowers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13915 Barrington Stowers Dr
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 657-7431
Grades: PK-5
| 895 students
Rank: #1414.
Gorrie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 W Deleon St
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5673
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1515.
Pride Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10310 Lions Den Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 937 students
Rank: #1616.
Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19002 Wood Sage Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 631-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 832 students
Rank: #1717.
Chiles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16541 Tampa Palms Blvd W
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 558-5422
Grades: K-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1818.
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18333 Calusa Trace Blvd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 975-6945
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #1919.
Williams Middle Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 N 47th St
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 744-8600
Grades: 6-8
| 835 students
Rank: #2020.
Macfarlane Park Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1721 N Macdill Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 356-1760
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 356-1760
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2121.
Coleman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1724 S Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Tampa, FL 33629
(813) 872-5335
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #2222.
Bell Creek Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #2323.
Lithia Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4332 Lynx Paw Trl
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8016
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Martinez Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Lutz Lake Fern Rd
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Lutz, FL 33558
(813) 558-1190
Grades: 6-8
| 1,160 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16438 Hutchison Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 975-7315
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #2626.
Hunter's Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9202 Highland Oak Dr
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 973-7394
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Ballast Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2802 W Ballast Point Blvd
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Tampa, FL 33611
(813) 272-3070
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Hammond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8008 N Mobley Rd
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Odessa, FL 33556
(813) 792-5120
Grades: PK-5
| 734 students
Rank: #2929.
Randall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16510 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Lithia, FL 33547
(813) 740-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,409 students
Rank: #3030.
Wilson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1005 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 276-5682
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #3131.
Westchase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9517 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 631-4600
Grades: PK-5
| 882 students
Rank: #3232.
Deer Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11605 Citrus Park Dr
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 854-6031
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #3333.
Roland Park K-8 Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1510 N Manhattan Ave
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Tampa, FL 33607
(813) 872-5212
Grades: K-8
| 842 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Tinker K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8207 Tinker St Macdill Afb
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Tampa, FL 33621
(813) 840-2043
Grades: PK-8
| 603 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Winthrop Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,357 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District manages 314 public schools serving 224,504 students.
What is the rank of Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District is ranked #37 out of 73 school districts in Florida (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsborough School District?
39% of Hillsborough School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hillsborough School District?
Hillsborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Hillsborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,828 is less than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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