Collins Elementary School
Tel:
(813)672-5400
- Collins Elementary School serves 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Collins Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Collins Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Collins Elementary School's student population of 983 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 983 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Collins Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to 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 School Rank (16-17) | #1213 out of 3650 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 33% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 42% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 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 to Collins Elementary School is East Bay High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Southshore Charter Academy (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Summerfield Crossings Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverview Summerfield Crossings Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 854 students
0.8 miles
11050 Fairway Meadow Dr
Riverview, FL 33579
(813)672-5621 0.8 PK-5 854 - Riverview Southshore Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 987 students
1.5 miles
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813)769-1209 1.5 K-8 987 - Riverview Kids Community College Southeast Middle Charter School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 156 students
1.6 miles
11513 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813)699-4600 1.6 6-8 156 - Riverview Sessums Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1087 students
1.6 miles
11525 Ramble Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813)672-5230 1.6 PK-5 1087 - Riverview Summerfield Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 796 students
1.9 miles
11990 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813)671-5115 1.9 PK-5 796
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