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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 153 public preschools serving 86,919 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in Florida.
Public Preschools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public pre school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
314 Schools
1,908 Schools
# Students
224,504 Students
1,125,899 Students
# Teachers
12,445 Teachers
71,722 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
2,507 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,614 Students
28,499 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
87,198 Students
401,232 Students
% Hispanic Students
39%
36%
# Black Students
46,597 Students
236,140 Students
% Black Students
21%
21%
# White Students
68,621 Students
404,246 Students
% White Students
31%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
369 Students
1,836 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,697 Students
51,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,540
61,994
# Students in K Grade:
15,699
157,888
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,875
167,225
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,415
164,312
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18,037
178,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,663
158,048
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,615
163,108
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,783
27,347
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,182
18,441
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,646
18,464
# Students in 9th Grade:
18,323
2,232
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,825
2,197
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,523
2,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,378
4,177
# 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 Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
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: #1515.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
Boyette Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10141 Sedgebrook Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 671-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 812 students
Rank: #2222.
Maniscalco K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Debuel Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-0337
Grades: PK-8
| 646 students
Rank: #2323.
Cimino Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4329 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 740-4450
Grades: PK-5
| 818 students
Rank: #2424.
Citrus Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7700 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 558-5356
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #2525.
Heritage Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18201 E Meadows Rd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 740-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2626.
Valrico Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 S Miller Rd
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-6777
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-6777
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #2727.
Tampa Palms Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 Tampa Palms Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Tampa, FL 33647
(813) 975-7390
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #2828.
Carrollwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3516 Mcfarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 975-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #2929.
Apollo Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Apollo Beach Blvd
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 671-5172
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #3030.
Alafia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3535 Culbreath Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 744-8190
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
Rank: #3131.
Lowry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11505 Country Hollow Dr
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 855-8178
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #3232.
Limona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Telfair Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #3333.
Lutz K-8 School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 5th Ave Se
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 949-1452
Grades: PK-8
| 723 students
Rank: #3434.
Riverhills Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 S Riverhills Dr
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 987-6911
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #3535.
Buckhorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2420 Buckhorn School Ct
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-8240
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-8240
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
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