Serving 57 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 57 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- 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
School Overview
Lopez Exceptional Center's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
57 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.72, which is more 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
33%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)<50%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)75.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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?
57 students attend Lopez Exceptional Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lopez Exceptional Center students are Black, 33% of students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% 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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