Valrico Elementary School
Tel:
(813) 744-6777
- Valrico Elementary School serves 812 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Valrico Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Valrico Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Valrico Elementary School's student population of 812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 812 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Valrico Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Valrico Elementary School is 0.64, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #843 out of 3633 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 33% |
| Black | 10% | 22% |
| White | 50% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valrico Elementary School is Bloomingdale High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mulrennan Middle School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Buckhorn Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valrico Buckhorn Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 743 students
1.1 miles
2420 Buckhorn School Ct
Valrico, FL 33594
(813) 744-8240 1.1 PK-5 743 - Valrico Mulrennan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,263 student
1.8 miles
4215 Durant Rd
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 651-2100 1.8 6-8 1,263 - Brandon Brooker Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 982 students
1.9 miles
812 Dewolf Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8184 1.9 PK-5 982 - Brandon Yates Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 725 students
2.2 miles
301 Kingsway Rd
Brandon, FL 33510
(813) 744-8177 2.2 PK-5 725 - Brandon Burns Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,299 student
2.3 miles
615 Brooker Rd
Brandon, FL 33511
(813) 744-8383 2.3 6-8 1,299
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