Serving 410 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 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Symmes Elementary School serves the southern part of Riverview, FL, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Symmes Elementary School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
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 0.72, 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
#1485 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-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 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?
410 students attend Symmes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Symmes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% 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 12:1, 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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