Symmes Elementary School

6280 Watson Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Symmes 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Symmes Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Symmes 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 Symmes Elementary School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1485 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
50-54%
52%
55%
52%
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
21%
21%
White
32%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Symmes Elementary School's ranking?
Symmes Elementary School is ranked #1485 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Symmes Elementary School often compared to?
Symmes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winthrop Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Symmes Elementary School?
446 students attend Symmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Symmes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Symmes Elementary School?
Symmes Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Symmes Elementary School offer ?
Symmes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Symmes Elementary School part of?
Symmes Elementary School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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