Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School serves 1,381 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School's student population of 1,381 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,381 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
20%
21%
White
43%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.9%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School often compared to?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
1,381 students attend Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School offer ?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School part of?
Dorothy C York Pk-8 Magnet School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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