Collins Elementary School
Collins Elementary School serves 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
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 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (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 58% (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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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 8% 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 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Collins Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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 | #1299 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 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 | 28% | 33% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 42% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverview Summerfield Crossings Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 51%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 854 students10
0.8 miles
11050 Fairway Meadow Dr
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 672-5621 0.8 PK-5 854 - Riverview Southshore Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 987 students10
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
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 156 students10
1.6 miles
11513 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600 1.6 6-8 156 - Riverview Sessums Elementary School Math: 61% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,087 student10
1.6 miles
11525 Ramble Creek Dr
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 672-5230 1.6 PK-5 1,087 - Riverview Summerfield Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 47%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 796 students10
1.9 miles
11990 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 671-5115 1.9 PK-5 796
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