Serving 575 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (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
School Overview
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's student population of 575 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is 0.69, 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
#1477 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
44%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
18%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School's ranking?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is ranked #1477 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James Tillman Elementary Magnet School often compared to?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Mills Elementary School, Blackburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School?
575 students attend James Tillman Elementary Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of James Tillman Elementary Magnet School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 7% 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 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does James Tillman Elementary Magnet School offer ?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Tillman Elementary Magnet School part of?
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School is part of Manatee School District.
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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