Serving 49 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lopez Exceptional Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 49 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lopez Exceptional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lopez Exceptional Center's student population of 49 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
49 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lopez Exceptional Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Exceptional Center is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3532 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
35%
21%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lopez Exceptional Center's ranking?
Lopez Exceptional Center is ranked #3532 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lopez Exceptional Center?
The graduation rate of Lopez Exceptional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lopez Exceptional Center?
49 students attend Lopez Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Lopez Exceptional Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lopez Exceptional Center?
Lopez Exceptional Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lopez Exceptional Center offer ?
Lopez Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Lopez Exceptional Center part of?
Lopez Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Lopez Exceptional Center located?
Lopez Exceptional Center is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
School Calendar
View the Lopez Exceptional Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 10/20/2015
The school has a family like feel among the student, staff and families. Being such a small community with a very unique population has allowed our staff to be flexible in providing an individualized education for each student to maximize their abilities and focus on what they can do!
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