James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
- James Tillman Elementary Magnet School serves 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- James Tillman Elementary Magnet School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62%.
Top Placements
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's student population of 547 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 547 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,650 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 0.64, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2699 out of 3650 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 57% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 33% |
| Black | 36% | 22% |
| White | 14% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Manatee School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is Amikids Manatee (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmetto Amikids Manatee Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 28 students
0.1 miles
2715 16th Ave E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941)723-4702 0.1 6-12 28 - Palmetto Lincoln Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 477 students
1.0 miles
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941)721-6840 1.0 6-8 477 - Palmetto Lincoln Memorial Academy Charter School
1.1 miles
305 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941)721-6840 1.1 n/a n/a - Palmetto Manatee School For The Arts Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 2,066 students
1.6 miles
700 Haben Blvd
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941)721-6800 1.6 6-12 2,066 - Palmetto Blackburn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 502 students
1.7 miles
3904 17th St E
Palmetto, FL 34221
(941)723-4800 1.7 PK-5 502
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Parent - mills |
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