Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Swimming Creek Elementary School serves the northeast part of Middleburg, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School's student population of 496 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#1304 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-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 Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is ranked #1304 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thunderbolt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
496 students attend Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School offer ?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School part of?
Swimming Pen Creek Elementary School is part of Clay School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Although the great schools rating for this school wasn't the highest, I am very impressed with it. My son has some challenges in school that have not been managed well at previous schools causing my son's academic progress to suffer. Since coming to this school we have had none of the issues we had previously experienced. The administrative staff are amazing and do everything possible to help and communicate with parents. I would absolutely recommend this school to everyone!
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