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Carrollwood K-8 School

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Carrollwood K-8 School ranks 650 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

650^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Carrollwood K-8 School in Tampa, FL, is a public school serving 861 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade within the Hillsborough County School District, and it stands out as a consistently high-performing option in a diverse area.

Carrollwood K-8 has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for five consecutive years, making it a reliable top performer compared to nearby schools like Crestwood Elementary School and Miles Elementary School, which have received 0-2 stars. In 3rd grade English Language Arts, 72% of Carrollwood students were proficient, far exceeding the 61% at Cannella Elementary School and the 21% at Twin Lakes Elementary School. The school also has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7%, well below the district average of 31.3% and rates like 49.2% at Miles Elementary. Only 36% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, the lowest among nearby schools, which correlates with its strong academic results.

While Carrollwood excels in most subjects, there are a few areas to note. In 7th grade math, only 34% of students were proficient, a significant drop from the 70% in 6th grade and well below the state average of 53%. However, students who take Algebra 1 perform exceptionally well, with 88% scoring proficient. Civics is a relative weakness, with only 58% proficient compared to the state average of 77%. The school’s per-student spending of $12,391 is average for the area, but it achieves above-average results, showing efficient use of resources. For parents seeking a stable, high-achieving school with strong attendance and family engagement, Carrollwood K-8 is a standout choice.

861

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,391

Per pupil spending ?

36%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3516 McFarland Rd
Tampa, FL 33618

(813) 975-7640

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.1%

White:

40.8%

African American:

6.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 64th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (67% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Worth a look

!Civics scores 19 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school67%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

650^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

511^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 2 pts since 2025

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

40^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	69.2	650 of 2240	71.0%	★★★★☆
2025	60.8	859 of 2258	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.8	553 of 2256	75.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.6	671 of 2240	70.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	569 of 2219	74.4%	★★★★☆
2021	73.4	573 of 2247	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	739 of 2182	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.1	607 of 2118	71.3%	★★★★☆
2017	66.5	688 of 2112	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.6	746 of 2087	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	76.1	439 of 2064	78.7%	★★★★☆
2013	77.6	396 of 2029	80.5%	★★★★☆
2012	74.9	462 of 1984	76.7%	★★★★☆
2011	69.1	621 of 1985	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	76.6	403 of 1919	79.0%	★★★★☆
2009	71.6	495 of 1847	73.2%	★★★★☆
2008	78.1	353 of 1789	80.3%	★★★★☆
2007	71.6	497 of 1786	72.2%	★★★★☆
2006	82.3	257 of 1688	84.8%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	57.0	511 of 1216	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.8	526 of 1205	56.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 188%+25 vs state

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Math66%+4 vs state

Science66%+9 vs state

Civics58%-19 vs state

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Schools Near Carrollwood K-8 School

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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
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
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
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
Cannella Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10707 Nixon Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-6941	617	39	15.9	53.8%	88 (14.3%)	70 (11.3%)	409 (66.3%)	20 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.7%)	59.7	880^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.7%		59.8	887^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.7%	7	61.0	64.0	61.0				68.0	66.0	69.0				65.0				$12,830	$1,465	$11,365
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
Crestwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7824 N Manhattan Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5374	731	42	17.4	67.7%	35 (4.8%)	52 (7.1%)	613 (83.9%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	28.6	1700^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.1%		35.3	1491^st of 2258 public elementary schools	34.0%	209	47.0	46.0	48.0				54.0	58.0	61.0				38.0				$12,067	$1,888	$10,180
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
Essrig Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13131 Lynn Rd	Tampa	33624	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7307	608	40	15.3	44.2%	141 (23.2%)	54 (8.9%)	349 (57.4%)	27 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.9%)	38.4	1442^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	35.6%		50.3	1107^th of 2258 public elementary schools	51.0%	335	53.0	56.0	59.0				46.0	63.0	55.0				50.0				$12,280	$1,279	$11,001
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
Egypt Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6707 N Glen Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5225	488	23	20.9	70.5%	25 (5.1%)	52 (10.7%)	393 (80.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	28.8	1698^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.2%		24.8	1787^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.9%	89	31.0	53.0	50.0				47.0	66.0	54.0				43.0				$11,866	$1,384	$10,481

Frequently Asked Questions about Carrollwood K-8 School

What district is Carrollwood K-8 School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Carrollwood K-8 School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 861 students attended Carrollwood K-8 School.

Is Carrollwood K-8 School a good school?

Carrollwood K-8 School ranks 650^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Carrollwood K-8 School attend?

Students who attend Carrollwood K-8 School usually go on to attend:

High : Chamberlain High School

What is the racial makeup of Carrollwood K-8 School?

Students at Carrollwood K-8 School are 46% Hispanic, 41% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

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