Doby Elementary School

6720 Covington Garden Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 709 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Doby Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Doby Elementary School's student population of 709 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
709 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Doby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doby Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1745 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
48%
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52%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
26%
36%
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Black
17%
21%
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White
51%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Doby Elementary School's ranking?
Doby Elementary School is ranked #1745 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Doby Elementary School often compared to?
Doby Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Apollo Beach Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Doby Elementary School?
709 students attend Doby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Doby Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doby Elementary School?
Doby Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Doby Elementary School offer ?
Doby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Doby Elementary School part of?
Doby Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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