Grady Elementary School

3910 W Morrison Ave
Tampa, FL 33629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grady Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 5% in FL
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Grady Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Grady Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
564 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Grady Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grady Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#73 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
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88%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Grady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Grady Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
21%
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White
57%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Grady Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Grady Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grady Elementary School's ranking?
Grady Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Grady Elementary School often compared to?
Grady Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mabry Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Grady Elementary School?
564 students attend Grady Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Grady Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grady Elementary School?
Grady Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grady Elementary School offer ?
Grady Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Grady Elementary School part of?
Grady Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Grady Elementary School located?
Grady Elementary School is located in the Palma Ceia West neighborhood of Tampa, FL.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • : 84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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