Apollo Beach Elementary School
Apollo Beach Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Apollo Beach Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Apollo Beach Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Apollo Beach Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Apollo Beach Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Apollo Beach Elementary School is 0.52, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #537 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 33% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 65% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Apollo Beach Elementary School is Eisenhower Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Doby Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Apollo Beach Doby Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 789 students10
2.1 miles
6720 Covington Garden Dr
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 672-5388 2.1 PK-5 789 - Gibsonton Corr Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 758 students10
2.4 miles
13020 Kings Lake Dr
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 672-5345 2.4 PK-5 758 - Gibsonton Eisenhower Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 43%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-12 | 1,254 student10
2.6 miles
7620 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5121 2.6 2-12 1,254 - Gibsonton East Bay High School Math: 38% | Reading: 44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,311 students10
2.9 miles
7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534
(813) 671-5134 2.9 9-12 2,311 - Sun City Center Shields Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 33%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,411 student10
3.1 miles
15732 Beth Shields Way
Sun City Center, FL 33573
(813) 672-5338 3.1 6-8 1,411
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