Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Lopez Exceptional Center 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lopez Exceptional Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lopez Exceptional Center's student population of 56 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Lopez Exceptional Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lopez Exceptional Center 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
#3506 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
25%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lopez Exceptional Center's ranking?
Lopez Exceptional Center is ranked #3506 out of 3,662 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lopez Exceptional Center?
The graduation rate of Lopez Exceptional Center is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lopez Exceptional Center?
56 students attend Lopez Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Lopez Exceptional Center students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lopez Exceptional Center?
Lopez Exceptional Center has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lopez Exceptional Center offer ?
Lopez Exceptional Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lopez Exceptional Center part of?
Lopez Exceptional Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Lopez Exceptional Center located?
Lopez Exceptional Center is located in the Seffner Community Alliance neighborhood of Seffner, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Seffner Community Alliance.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school has a family like feel among the student, staff and families. Being such a small community with a very unique population has allowed our staff to be flexible in providing an individualized education for each student to maximize their abilities and focus on what they can do!
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