Serving 750 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mintz Elementary School 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 750 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mintz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Mintz Elementary School's student population of 750 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
750 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mintz Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mintz Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#2055 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
28%
21%
White
18%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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 Mintz Elementary School's ranking?
Mintz Elementary School is ranked #2055 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mintz Elementary School often compared to?
Mintz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Limona Elementary School, Brooker Elementary School, Kingswood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Mintz Elementary School?
750 students attend Mintz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Mintz Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mintz Elementary School?
Mintz Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mintz Elementary School offer ?
Mintz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mintz Elementary School part of?
Mintz Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the Mintz Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
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