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Walton Academy vs. Lockhart Elementary Magnet School

Should you attend Walton Academy or Lockhart Elementary Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Walton Academy
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School
3719 N 17th St
Tampa, FL 33610
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Walton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Lockhart Elementary Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Walton Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lockhart Elementary Magnet 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
150 students
412 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Walton Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Walton Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School.
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Walton Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Walton Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#894 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
#3010 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Walton Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-69%
(Top 30% in FL)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Top 50% in FL)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Walton Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hillsborough School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Walton Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lockhart Elementary Magnet School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
28
53
Grade 1 Students
30
60
Grade 2 Students
27
64
Grade 3 Students
30
73
Grade 4 Students
22
69
Grade 5 Students
13
60

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Walton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Walton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
86%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Walton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Walton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Walton Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hillsborough School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.25
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Walton Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Walton Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Walton Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lockhart Elementary Magnet School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hillsborough School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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