Top Rankings
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 267 public elementary schools serving 160,351 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
314 Schools
3,475 Schools
# Students
224,504 Students
2,036,173 Students
# Teachers
12,445 Teachers
119,007 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
5,169 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,614 Students
56,112 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87,198 Students
742,258 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
37%
# Black Students
46,597 Students
428,334 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
68,621 Students
712,573 Students
% White Students
31%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
369 Students
3,468 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,697 Students
88,259 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,540
58,398
# Students in K Grade:
15,699
197,852
# 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
208,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,646
213,840
# Students in 9th Grade:
18,323
22,336
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,825
21,603
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,523
19,525
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,378
20,240
# 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 Elementary 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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