Serving 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mort Elementary School 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 770 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mort Elementary School's student population of 770 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
770 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mort Elementary School 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 Mort Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#3056 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
22%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mort Elementary School's ranking?
Mort Elementary School is ranked #3056 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mort Elementary School often compared to?
Mort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Muller Elementary Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mort Elementary School?
770 students attend Mort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mort Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mort Elementary School?
Mort Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mort Elementary School offer ?
Mort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mort Elementary School part of?
Mort Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the Mort Elementary School 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 11/19/2018
I used to go to this school and they took us to Disney I also had a very good teacher ms. Alvarez if she is reading this I hope she has a very good day and remember me I miss this school so much
5 10/17/2011
My school is so SPECIAL to me
2 5/17/2010
The staff at this school(Mort) is sexual bias and racist!!!They are sexual bias towards black men and yes I am a female telling you this. Seen it first hand. As long as black men r involved (He had to do it) seems to be this schools MO. Not just that, but the staff dress's to sexually provocative for a school! So it's no surprise to me when the kids dress the same way!! Mort has a dress code but no one reinforces it. Why when I go to pick up my child why do I see school employee's dress like that?
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