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Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

167^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Fishhawk Creek Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Lithia, Florida, serving 1,017 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and outperforming the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages on standardized tests.

Fishhawk Creek Elementary's academic performance is exceptional, with 79% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 85% proficient or better in math, compared to 53% and 58% for the county, respectively. The school also spends more per student than the district average, ranging from $8,036 to $9,670 per student. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, an area that could be addressed to further improve student outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, Fishhawk Creek Elementary stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, Bevis Elementary, located just 0.91 miles away, also maintains a 5-star rating and strong academic performance. In contrast, other nearby schools like Warren Hope Dawson Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary lag behind in both academic achievement and school rankings.

921

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,769

Per pupil spending ?

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16815 Dorman Rd
Lithia, FL 33547

(813) 651-2150

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Randall Middle School
High:	Newsome High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.2%

Hispanic:

17.6%

Two or more races:

8.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2014 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

167^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th of 176Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

49^th of 67Hillsborough 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	90.0	167 of 2258	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	145 of 2256	93.6%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	142 of 2240	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.7	56 of 2219	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	93.7	90 of 2247	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	89.9	159 of 2182	92.7%	★★★★★
2018	89.2	169 of 2118	92.0%	★★★★★
2017	92.7	83 of 2112	96.1%	★★★★★
2016	91.9	113 of 2087	94.6%	★★★★★
2014	91.7	113 of 2064	94.5%	★★★★★
2013	93.0	92 of 2029	95.5%	★★★★★
2012	95.3	38 of 1984	98.1%	★★★★★
2011	92.7	50 of 1985	97.5%	★★★★★
2010	94.3	28 of 1919	98.5%	★★★★★
2009	91.5	69 of 1847	96.3%	★★★★★
2008	91.8	70 of 1789	96.1%	★★★★★
2007	93.0	47 of 1786	97.4%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math83%+23 vs state

English Language Arts77%+20 vs state

Science76%+21 vs state

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by a parent
Friday, February 3, 2017

Believe me when I say, the reason why this school has the A rating is they teach the kids to test and not to learn. If you have a child with any kind of learning disability, please don't even consider this school. We come from out of state and this school throws out the word retention like no other. We moved to the area specifically for the school and I feel like I have failed my children by putting them in a school such as Fishhawk. The teachers don't care, nor does the principal. Instead of reassuring us, the school is doing everything they can to help to make sure my kids succeed, I was pretty much told, this is the way it is, that I can "write whoever I want" and my child is not going to have much success on the FSA at his level (the test they teach the kids to pass -hence their A rating which is how they get funded and teachers bonuses). Absolute worst decision I've ever made putting my kids in this school. Close Quote

Schools Near Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fishhawk Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16815 Dorman Rd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 651-2150	921	62	14.9	12.2%	591 (64.2%)	46 (5.0%)	162 (17.6%)	41 (4.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	77 (8.4%)	90	167^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.6%		90.9	145^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.6%	22	79.0	75.0	76.0	85.0	83.0	82.0	76.0	$10,769	$814	$9,955
Bevis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5720 Osprey Ridge Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4000	826	52	15.8	15.1%	478 (57.9%)	29 (3.5%)	166 (20.1%)	76 (9.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.0%)	95.7	33^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	98.5%		96.7	24^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.9%	9	88.0	84.0	85.0	95.0	89.0	85.0	86.0	$10,047	$705	$9,343
Stowers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13915 Barrington Stowers Dr	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 657-7431	867	60	14.5	10.3%	493 (56.9%)	26 (3.0%)	194 (22.4%)	84 (9.7%)	10 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.9%)	91.6	119^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.7%		91.3	130^th of 2256 public elementary schools	94.2%	11	79.0	80.0	77.0	87.0	84.0	82.0	79.0	$11,533	$1,025	$10,509
Lithia Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4332 Lynx Paw Trl	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8016	609	39	15.6	24.6%	402 (66.0%)	22 (3.6%)	95 (15.6%)	45 (7.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	42 (6.9%)	84.5	300^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.7%		90.4	163^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	92.8%	137	71.0	65.0	74.0	82.0	81.0	76.0	76.0	$10,910	$800	$10,111
Cimino Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4329 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 740-4450	789	55	14.2	30.4%	416 (52.7%)	66 (8.4%)	234 (29.7%)	22 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (6.5%)	72.5	571^st of 2258 public elementary schools	74.7%		74.1	543^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	75.9%	28	68.0	70.0	59.0	77.0	75.0	70.0	52.0	$11,821	$1,031	$10,789
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13306 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 699-5049	916	49	18.6	10.8%	256 (27.9%)	119 (13.0%)	296 (32.3%)	90 (9.8%)	10 (1.1%)	17 (1.9%)	128 (14.0%)	86.2	262^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	88.4%		89.3	201^st of 2256 public elementary schools	91.1%	61	85.0	78.0	77.0	81.0	73.0	73.0	70.0	$8,485	$102	$8,382
Alafia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3535 Culbreath Rd	Valrico	33596	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 744-8190	568	41	13.9	26.6%	280 (49.3%)	41 (7.2%)	191 (33.6%)	9 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	43 (7.6%)	77.8	455^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.8%		63	797^th of 2256 public elementary schools	64.7%	342	70.0	60.0	68.0	69.0	71.0	79.0	81.0	$12,726	$916	$11,811
Boyette Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10141 Sedgebrook Dr	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5060	910	48	19.0	30.2%	398 (43.7%)	130 (14.3%)	258 (28.4%)	43 (4.7%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	75 (8.2%)	76.9	476^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.9%		79.1	435^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.7%	41	65.0	74.0	67.0	75.0	73.0	64.0	71.0	$10,059	$761	$9,299
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%)	26.7	1732^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%		28.4	1668^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.1%	64	43.0	42.0	55.0	41.0	32.0	39.0	49.0	$10,357	$784	$9,574
Pinecrest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7950 Lithia Pinecrest Rd	Lithia	33547	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8164	614	39	15.7	50.8%	364 (59.3%)	38 (6.2%)	183 (29.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	29.5	1661^st of 2258 public elementary schools	26.4%		16.1	2003^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	11.2%	342	50.0	48.0	40.0	52.0	54.0	43.0	40.0	$12,483	$1,952	$10,531

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishhawk Creek Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Fishhawk Creek Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Randall Middle School
High : Newsome High School

What is the racial makeup of Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?

Students at Fishhawk Creek Elementary School are 64% White, 18% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

What district is Fishhawk Creek Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Fishhawk Creek Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Fishhawk Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Fishhawk Creek Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 921 students attended Fishhawk Creek Elementary School.

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