Serving 42 students in grades 6-12, Tampa Residential Facility 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 <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tampa Residential Facility ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tampa Residential Facility's student population of 42 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
42 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tampa Residential Facility 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 Residential Facility is 0.53, 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
#1872 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
2%
37%

Black
41%
21%

White
55%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)<50%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
1%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tampa Residential Facility's ranking?
Tampa Residential Facility is ranked #1872 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tampa Residential Facility?
The graduation rate of Tampa Residential Facility is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Tampa Residential Facility?
42 students attend Tampa Residential Facility.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Tampa Residential Facility students are White, 41% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tampa Residential Facility?
Tampa Residential Facility has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tampa Residential Facility offer ?
Tampa Residential Facility offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Tampa Residential Facility part of?
Tampa Residential Facility is part of Hillsborough School District.
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