The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (13-14)
14 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Asian
(13-14)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)36%
30%
Black
(13-14)43%
23%
White
(13-14)21%
41%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)<50%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
79%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Spring?
The graduation rate of The Spring is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 77%.
How many students attend The Spring?
14 students attend The Spring.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of The Spring students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 21% of students are White.
What grades does The Spring offer ?
The Spring offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is The Spring part of?
The Spring is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is The Spring located?
The Spring is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
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