Foster Elementary School vs. Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet
Should I attend Foster Elementary School or Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Foster Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 381 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Foster 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tampa Heights Elementary Magnet 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
381 students
312 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3187 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2721 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
-
Kindergarten Students
53
43
Grade 1 Students
56
52
Grade 2 Students
59
51
Grade 3 Students
55
56
Grade 4 Students
52
59
Grade 5 Students
71
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
24%
13%
% Black
69%
72%
% White
4%
8%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
77%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
