Serving 35 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Dorothy Thomas Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dorothy Thomas Center's student population of 35 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
35 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dorothy Thomas Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dorothy Thomas Center is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3575 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
40%
21%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dorothy Thomas Center's ranking?
Dorothy Thomas Center is ranked #3575 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dorothy Thomas Center often compared to?
Dorothy Thomas Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Willis Peters Exceptional Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dorothy Thomas Center?
The graduation rate of Dorothy Thomas Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dorothy Thomas Center?
35 students attend Dorothy Thomas Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Dorothy Thomas Center students are Black, 40% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dorothy Thomas Center?
Dorothy Thomas Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dorothy Thomas Center offer ?
Dorothy Thomas Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dorothy Thomas Center part of?
Dorothy Thomas Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
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