Serving 680 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Doby Elementary School serves the southern part of its district in Apollo Beach, FL, covering an area of approximately 10.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the nearest zone edge and a maximum of 3.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doby Elementary School's student population of 680 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Believe. Achieve. Succeed.
School Rankings
Doby Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doby 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1497 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 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 #1497 out of 3,662 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 K-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Doby Elementary School?
680 students attend Doby Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Doby Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doby Elementary School?
Doby Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doby Elementary School offer ?
Doby Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doby Elementary School part of?
Doby Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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