Serving 234 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 55-59% (which is higher than 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 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet's student population of 234 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet is 0.50, 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
#2033 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
38%
Black
68%
21%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
42%
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 #2033 out of 3,662 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?
55-59% 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?
234 students attend Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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 6 other public schools located in Tampa Heights.
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