Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1080 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is ranked #1080 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thunderbolt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
509 students attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School offer ?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School part of?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is part of Clay School District.
School Reviews
5 10/21/2013
Although the great schools rating for this school wasn't the highest, I am very impressed with it. My son has some challenges in school that have not been managed well at previous schools causing my son's academic progress to suffer. Since coming to this school we have had none of the issues we had previously experienced. The administrative staff are amazing and do everything possible to help and communicate with parents. I would absolutely recommend this school to everyone!
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