Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Idea Hope 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#3493 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
68%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idea Hope's ranking?
Idea Hope is ranked #3493 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Idea Hope?
406 students attend Idea Hope.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Idea Hope students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idea Hope?
Idea Hope has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Idea Hope offer ?
Idea Hope offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Idea Hope part of?
Idea Hope is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Idea Hope located?
Idea Hope is located in the Oak Park neighborhood of Tampa, FL.
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