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Lake Magdalene Elementary School

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Lake Magdalene Elementary School ranks 1430 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1430^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lake Magdalene Elementary School is a public school in Tampa, FL, serving 739 students in grades PK-5 within the Hillsborough district, and it stands out as a resilient academic anchor in a cluster of nearby schools that face significant challenges.

While the school's state ranking has slipped to the 36th percentile (2 stars) in recent years, it consistently outperforms its immediate neighbors. For example, nearby schools like Witter Elementary School, Mort Elementary School, and Twin Lakes Elementary School are ranked in the bottom 1-20th percentile statewide. Lake Magdalene is the only school in its immediate area that scores near or above district averages in multiple subjects, with a notable strength in 4th-grade math—proficiency reached 71% in the most recent year, which is 10 points above the district average. The school also achieves these results with lower spending per student ($11,936) compared to lower-performing neighbors like Miles Elementary School ($14,727), suggesting efficient use of resources. However, a major concern is chronic absenteeism: nearly one in three students is chronically absent, which is a key factor holding back academic progress.

For context, the high-performing Carrollwood K-8 School, located just 1.4 miles away, has a much lower absenteeism rate (20.7%) and a higher state ranking (71st percentile). Lake Magdalene sits in a "performance valley" between very low-performing schools to its south and Carrollwood to its north. While it remains the best option in its immediate cluster, its declining trajectory is a warning sign that needs attention to prevent further slippage.

739

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,936

Per pupil spending ?

53.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2002 Pine Lake Dr
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 975-7625

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.3%

White:

26.8%

African American:

9.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (56% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 11 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,430^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 48% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

77^th of 175Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

45^th of 70Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	39.0	1430 of 2240	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.9	1298 of 2258	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.9	1404 of 2256	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.1	1160 of 2240	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.4	1085 of 2219	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.8	947 of 2247	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.6	1087 of 2182	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.3	1046 of 2118	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.8	1216 of 2112	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.9	1089 of 2087	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.7	718 of 2064	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	70.7	557 of 2029	72.5%	★★★★☆
2012	66.6	653 of 1984	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.1	756 of 1985	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	63.9	735 of 1919	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.6	723 of 1847	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	61.8	706 of 1789	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.0	586 of 1786	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	62.1	654 of 1688	61.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math62%-3 vs state

English Language Arts52%-9 vs state

Science49%-11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, January 9, 2019

I was told this was "a great school" and I actually believed it until, I noticed staff and teachers acting very judgmental towards me. Especially the front office staff, they are rude, misleading and liars. I'm not impressed with this school or it's teachers, some need more training before being allowed to teach! Very Disappointed! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 17, 2015

This school has some of the rudest teachers and staff. But my son so far has been enjoying his first two years here at this school. Being the sweetest of teachers would be the kindergarten and first grade. They're rules and regulations are starting to get ridiculous and if you ever as the parent break the smallest rule you will get SCOLDED right then and there. All in all if my son is happy and learning well then that's all that matters.

I forwarn you of the rude... Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lake Magdalene Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2002 Pine Lake Dr	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7625	739	43	17.1	53.7%	198 (26.8%)	69 (9.3%)	416 (56.3%)	15 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.0%)	39	1430^th of 2240 public elementary schools	36.2%		41.9	1298^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.5%	132	51.0	51.0	53.0				57.0	71.0	59.0				49.0				$11,936	$1,438	$10,498
Forest Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10112 N Ola Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7633	731	49	14.7	74.6%	80 (10.9%)	176 (24.1%)	443 (60.6%)	10 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.5%)	25.2	1785^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.3%		22.7	1832^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	18.9%	47	44.0	47.0	34.0				43.0	52.0	59.0				57.0				$13,421	$2,335	$11,085
Miles Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	317 E 124th Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7337	585	43	13.7	72.6%	40 (6.8%)	192 (32.8%)	323 (55.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.1%)	14.7	2046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%		10.8	2129^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.7%	83	29.0	42.0	36.0				45.0	34.0	52.0				46.0				$14,727	$2,646	$12,081
Carrollwood K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	3516 McFarland Rd	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7640	861	59	14.7	36.0%	351 (40.8%)	55 (6.4%)	397 (46.1%)	27 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.5%)	69.2	650^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.0%		60.8	859^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.0%	209	72.0	75.0	70.0	68.0	58.0	57.0	71.0	69.0	65.0	70.0	34.0	65.0	69.0	60.0	88.0	58.0	$12,391	$1,086	$11,305
Legacy Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	302 E Linebaugh Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 499-1389	102	5	19.4	94.1%	6 (5.9%)	59 (57.8%)	33 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)						67.0						67.0		50.0			$9,845	$1,213	$8,632
Twin Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8507 N Habana Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7380	535	26	20.8	73.6%	26 (4.9%)	74 (13.8%)	424 (79.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1.6	2224^th of 2240 public elementary schools	0.7%		4.7	2222^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	1.6%	2	21.0	27.0	28.0				23.0	24.0	15.0				21.0				$10,836	$1,479	$9,358
Shaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11311 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7366	682	45	15.3	65.8%	16 (2.3%)	238 (34.9%)	412 (60.4%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)	5.4	2197^th of 2240 public elementary schools	1.9%		6.5	2203^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	2.4%	6	31.0	26.0	25.0				29.0	36.0	33.0				38.0				$13,566	$1,921	$11,645
Excelsior Prep Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	2156 University Square Mall	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 644-9060	0	17	13.3		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	20.2	1919^th of 2240 public elementary schools	14.3%		14.4	2053^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	9.1%	134	27.0	23.0	63.0				18.0	15.0	63.0				37.0				$12,154	$1,621	$10,534
Witter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7383	530	36	14.7	76.2%	30 (5.7%)	222 (41.9%)	230 (43.4%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.5%)	7.9	2172^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	3.0%		7.4	2191^st of 2258 public elementary schools	3.0%	19	39.0	28.0	28.0				37.0	46.0	38.0				22.0				$14,162	$1,974	$12,188
Mort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1806 E Bearss Ave	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7373	731	51	14.4	67.3%	40 (5.5%)	121 (16.6%)	552 (75.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.1%)	21.8	1882^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	16.0%		17.8	1973^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	12.6%	91	35.0	45.0	37.0				56.0	70.0	42.0				34.0				$12,582	$1,848	$10,734

Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Magdalene Elementary School

How many students attend Lake Magdalene Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 739 students attended Lake Magdalene Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Lake Magdalene Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lake Magdalene Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Chamberlain High School

What is the racial makeup of Lake Magdalene Elementary School?

Students at Lake Magdalene Elementary School are 56% Hispanic, 27% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Lake Magdalene Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Lake Magdalene Elementary School a good school?

Lake Magdalene Elementary School ranks 1430^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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