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Collins Pk-8 School

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Collins Pk-8 School ranks 1504 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

1504^th

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of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Collins Pk-8 School in Riverview, FL, is a large public school serving 1,644 students from Pre-K through 8th grade, making it the largest school in its area and part of the Hillsborough County School District. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced courses, with 84% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 79% in Civics End-of-Course exams, significantly outpacing district and state averages. Additionally, 70% of 8th graders are proficient in math, the highest among comparable PK-8 schools in the area, including Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12) (64%) and Riverview Academy Of Math And Science (79%). Collins also boasts a lower chronic absenteeism rate (28.2%) than the district (31.3%) and state (31.4%) averages, and notably lower than nearby elementary schools like Summerfield Elementary School (37.2%) and Summerfield Crossings Elementary School (36.0%).

However, Collins presents a "tale of two schools" with its elementary grades (3-5) performing at or slightly below district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math, while its middle school grades show mixed results. A notable weakness is a 7th-grade math proficiency of just 38%, which mirrors a systemic issue across the district (39%) but is a critical area for improvement. Despite this, students who persist see a strong rebound by 8th grade, suggesting the school's middle school program is particularly effective. The school's state ranking has declined from the 66th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 33rd percentile in 2025-2026, indicating a need for attention to overall performance trends.

Collins operates efficiently, spending $9,193 per student—less than most nearby elementary schools like Belmont Elementary School ($12,173) and Sessums Elementary School ($10,779)—with a higher student-teacher ratio of 18.2:1. This efficiency yields comparable results in many areas, but the declining ranking suggests additional investment may be needed. Compared to the high-performing Riverview Academy Of Math And Science (ranked 75th percentile), Collins excels in advanced courses but lags in overall consistency, making it a solid choice for families seeking a PK-8 model with strong middle school outcomes and lower absenteeism.

1,644

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,193

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12424 Summerfield Blvd
Riverview, FL 33579

(813) 672-5400

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Collins Pk-8 School usually attend:

High:

Riverview High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

37.7%

Hispanic:

28.0%

African American:

23.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 60th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 27 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,504^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 27 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

636^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 8 pts since 2025

From top 44% (2025) to bottom 48% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

85^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)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	1504 of 2240	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.8	1336 of 2258	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.5	1082 of 2256	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.8	893 of 2240	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.9	765 of 2219	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.6	1031 of 2247	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	49.0	1105 of 2182	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.6	866 of 2118	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	61.1	806 of 2112	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.2	837 of 2087	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	71.6	542 of 2064	73.7%	★★★★☆
2013	68.7	608 of 2029	70.0%	★★★★☆
2012	77.9	402 of 1984	79.7%	★★★★☆
2011	68.3	646 of 1985	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.2	621 of 1919	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.2	578 of 1847	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.5	597 of 1789	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.6	707 of 1786	60.4%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	48.8	636 of 1216	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	54.7	528 of 1205	56.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 184%+21 vs state

Civics79%~ state avg

English Language Arts57%-4 vs state

Math56%-5 vs state

Science50%-6 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, August 8, 2016

Great school I have never had any issues or concerns, both my 16 yo and my 7yo have attended this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, November 7, 2013

Collins used to be a good school.Now there are teachers who dont know how to teach and if you ask them anything regarding your childs work, they wont like it.The principal is very ill-mannered.if u call him with any regards,he's not there and won't even return your call.All he cares about is FCAT. Close Quote

by a teacher
Monday, September 12, 2011

Collins Elementary School is seriously lacking in staff academic preparedness. The kindergarten staff, as supported by the principal, is taking an entire nine weeks to assess the students. In the meantime, they cut, color and paste as a whole group. Very little attention is given to differentiating the education of students. There is no evidence of ability grouping, no brain-based learning, and little classroom management in place. If you are prepared to let your kindergarten student color, cut and paste for an entire nine weeks while your student loses his or her enthusiasm for learning then this school will meet your expectations. Our family was so disappointed that our kindergarten student was transferred to a private school. No public school experience should be so ineffective. Perhaps Rick Scott needs to stop cutting education funding and require all classroom teachers to aquire a masters degree, giving the teachers the support and resources they need to be effective. 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 Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 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 Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Collins Pk-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	12424 Summerfield Blvd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5400	1,644	90	18.2	34.1%	620 (37.7%)	393 (23.9%)	460 (28.0%)	38 (2.3%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	127 (7.7%)	35.8	1504^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.9%		40.8	1336^th of 2258 public elementary schools	40.8%	168	54.0	55.0	56.0	55.0	62.0	56.0	51.0	60.0	56.0	51.0	38.0	70.0	47.0	54.0	84.0			79.0	$9,193	$769	$8,423
Summerfield Crossings Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11050 Fairway Meadow Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5621	797	52	15.2	49.9%	176 (22.1%)	299 (37.5%)	247 (31.0%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (7.8%)	19	1958^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.6%		15.8	2016^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.7%	58	48.0	37.0	47.0				53.0	51.0	36.0				39.0						$10,708	$1,532	$9,177
Southshore Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11667 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 769-1209	1,230	52	23.6	14.3%	256 (20.8%)	341 (27.7%)	518 (42.1%)	38 (3.1%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	69 (5.6%)	27.8	1718^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.3%		30	1648^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.0%	70	52.0	54.0	40.0	53.0	54.0	64.0	70.0	53.0	28.0	41.0	53.0	63.0	42.0	22.0	81.0	87.0	78.0	80.0	$7,393	$99	$7,294
Sessums Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11525 Ramble Creek Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 672-5230	904	59	15.3	45.0%	257 (28.4%)	209 (23.1%)	323 (35.7%)	39 (4.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	74 (8.2%)	39.6	1410^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.1%		39.2	1381^st of 2258 public elementary schools	38.8%	29	53.0	59.0	58.0				53.0	56.0	56.0				53.0						$10,779	$1,146	$9,633
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast	Public, Charter	K-8	11519 McMullen Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-4600	433	17	26.2	45.7%	94 (21.7%)	145 (33.5%)	130 (30.0%)	25 (5.8%)	6 (1.4%)	3 (0.7%)	30 (6.9%)	25.9	1766^th of 2240 public elementary schools	21.2%		13.6	2066^th of 2258 public elementary schools	8.5%	300	49.0	26.0	69.0	50.0	50.0	53.0	56.0	21.0	45.0	44.0	75.0	59.0	52.0	28.0	69.0			68.0	$9,518	$00	$9,518
Summerfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11990 Big Bend Rd	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5115	901	55	16.5	52.4%	216 (24.0%)	228 (25.3%)	377 (41.8%)	23 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (6.3%)	34.5	1540^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.3%		34.6	1512^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.0%	28	53.0	54.0	50.0				62.0	48.0	60.0				46.0						$11,046	$1,254	$9,792
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 412-6111	1,059	45	23.5	27.6%	228 (21.5%)	276 (26.1%)	423 (39.9%)	43 (4.1%)	6 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	81 (7.6%)	72.9	555^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.2%		76.6	484^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.6%	71	67.0	77.0	72.0	82.0	77.0	75.0	72.0	82.0	60.0	81.0	79.0	79.0	59.0	44.0	96.0		100.0	83.0	$8,992	$27	$8,966
Big Bend Academy Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-8	9906 Symmes Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	18	1	18.0	16.7%	4 (22.2%)	3 (16.7%)	7 (38.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (22.2%)								(n/a)																			$7,374	$21	$7,353
Warren Hope Dawson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12961 Boggy Creek Dr	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 442-7396	812	45	18.1	38.3%	272 (33.5%)	180 (22.2%)	270 (33.3%)	17 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (9.0%)	31	1646^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.5%		26.7	1732^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%	86	50.0	54.0	58.0				56.0	50.0	48.0				44.0						$10,357	$784	$9,574
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)	Public, Charter	K-8	10030 Mathog Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 671-1440	558	29	19.0	47.8%	132 (23.7%)	218 (39.1%)	162 (29.0%)	12 (2.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.2%)	37.3	1466^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.6%		43.9	1246^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.8%	220	54.0	48.0	49.0	63.0	54.0	71.0	52.0	58.0	49.0	59.0	84.0	64.0	60.0	68.0	78.0			89.0	$9,759	$06	$9,753

Frequently Asked Questions about Collins Pk-8 School

What is the racial makeup of Collins Pk-8 School?

Students at Collins Pk-8 School are 38% White, 28% Hispanic, 24% African American, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Collins Pk-8 School a good school?

Collins Pk-8 School ranks 1504^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Collins Pk-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,644 students attended Collins Pk-8 School.

What district is Collins Pk-8 School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Collins Pk-8 School attend?

Students who attend Collins Pk-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Riverview High School

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