James Tillman Elementary Magnet School serves 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's student population of 562 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 0.67, 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
#1818 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
36%
Black
29%
21%
White
19%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1818 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
562 students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does James Tillman Elementary Magnet School offer ?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School part of?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break (No School)
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 2/10/2014
This school has an amazing engineering teacher that teaches during "special" times. The art and music teacher work together to make things exciting here also.
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