Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 94% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet 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 Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is 0.45, 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
#2215 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
73%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet's ranking?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is ranked #2215 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet often compared to?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Foster Elementary School, The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
292 students attend Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet offer ?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet part of?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet located?
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is located in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Tampa Heights.
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