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Clair-Mel Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2178^th

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of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 4% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Clair-Mel Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 469 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Clair-Mel Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 21-43% of Clair-Mel students were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 52-59% for the Hillsborough district and 56-63% for the state. Additionally, Clair-Mel Elementary has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 30.9% to 35.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 82% to 93.58% over the past few years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Clair-Mel Elementary School to the nearby schools in the same district, it becomes clear that Clair-Mel is one of the lowest-performing schools in the area. For example, Desoto Elementary School and Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy, which are both within a few miles of Clair-Mel, have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The data suggests that Clair-Mel Elementary School could benefit from targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues contributing to its low performance, such as initiatives to improve attendance and provide additional academic support and resources for students.

536

Students ?

36.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,042

Per pupil spending ?

77.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1025 S 78th St
Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 744-8080

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Clair-Mel Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Dowdell Middle Magnet School
High:	Bloomingdale High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.1%

African American:

23.9%

White:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 6th percentile in 2014 → 4th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (30% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (4th percentile)

!Science scores 34 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

2,178^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 4%▼ down 5 pts since 2016

From bottom 8% (2016) to bottom 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

163^rd 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	8.4	2178 of 2258	3.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.1	2104 of 2256	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.9	1877 of 2240	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	25.6	1673 of 2219	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	22.4	1765 of 2247	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.6	1986 of 2182	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.0	1917 of 2118	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	12.4	1959 of 2112	7.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	12.9	1913 of 2087	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	11.7	1939 of 2064	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	9.1	1948 of 2029	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	17.5	1712 of 1984	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	13.7	1805 of 1985	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	8.8	1826 of 1919	4.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	12.7	1693 of 1847	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	13.3	1640 of 1789	8.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	9.2	1685 of 1786	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	7.7	1603 of 1688	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math37%-24 vs state

English Language Arts27%-29 vs state

Science21%-34 vs state

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Schools Near Clair-Mel 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)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (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 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
Clair-Mel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8080	536	15	36.7	77.2%	36 (6.7%)	128 (23.9%)	365 (68.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	8.4	2178^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.5%		12.1	2104^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.7%	74	26.0	33.0	23.0				33.0	43.0	35.0				21.0				$11,042	$1,499	$9,543
Palm River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	805 Maydell Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8066	406	24	16.8	80.3%	39 (9.6%)	134 (33.0%)	222 (54.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	7.8	2185^th of 2258 public elementary schools	3.2%		7.5	2197^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.6%	12	31.0	30.0	25.0				30.0	27.0	40.0				25.0				$15,349	$1,984	$13,366
Bing Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6409 36th Ave S	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8088	480	29	16.7	70.8%	69 (14.4%)	92 (19.2%)	294 (61.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	14.2	2055^th of 2258 public elementary schools	9.0%		9.9	2152^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	4.6%	97	33.0	29.0	31.0				42.0	53.0	39.0				23.0				$14,647	$2,077	$12,570
Frost Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3950 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-4900	633	33	19.4	63.3%	76 (12.0%)	283 (44.7%)	207 (32.7%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (8.8%)	29.4	1665^th of 2258 public elementary schools	26.3%		23.8	1807^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%	142	55.0	35.0	44.0				62.0	35.0	48.0				35.0				$10,957	$1,391	$9,566
Kenly Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2909 N 66th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 744-8074	404	28	14.4	78.5%	29 (7.2%)	211 (52.2%)	139 (34.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.2%)	38.2	1412^th of 2258 public elementary schools	37.5%		9	2172^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	3.7%	760	24.0	48.0	55.0				31.0	56.0	68.0				63.0				$16,204	$2,295	$13,910
Literacy/Leadership/Technology Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	6771 Madison Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 234-0940	437	22	20.1	8.7%	145 (33.2%)	60 (13.7%)	188 (43.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (9.2%)	23.3	1819^th of 2258 public elementary schools	19.4%		16	2004^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.2%	185	60.0	49.0	37.0	45.0	53.0	47.0	55.0	20.0	21.0	40.0	48.0	40.0	21.0	47.0	64.0	87.0	$9,671	$974	$8,697
Oak Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2716 N 46th St	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 740-7733	314	23	13.7	79.3%	20 (6.4%)	216 (68.8%)	58 (18.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	9.7	2155^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.6%		16.6	1990^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.8%	165	17.0	31.0	22.0				41.0	41.0	43.0				20.0				$15,765	$2,560	$13,205
Schmidt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1250 Williams Rd	Brandon	33510	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 651-2110	510	34	15.0	72.7%	57 (11.2%)	180 (35.3%)	239 (46.9%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.9%)	15.5	2024^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.4%		25	1769^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.6%	255	30.0	37.0	35.0				41.0	46.0	38.0				38.0				$13,179	$1,726	$11,454
Lamb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6274 S 78th St	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 605-4950	513	31	16.5	72.9%	29 (5.7%)	235 (45.8%)	208 (40.5%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.8%)	40.1	1362^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	39.7%		23.7	1808^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.9%	446	39.0	42.0	52.0				65.0	65.0	56.0				42.0				$13,366	$1,978	$11,387
The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	6406 E Chelsea St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(844) 702-3123	61	2	30.5	13.1%	3 (4.9%)	37 (60.7%)	13 (21.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	7 (11.5%)	17.7	1976^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.5%		4.4	2226^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.3%	250	59.0	31.0	30.0				24.0	46.0	30.0				20.0				$29,297	$1,005	$28,291

Frequently Asked Questions about Clair-Mel Elementary School

What district is Clair-Mel Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

What schools do graduates of Clair-Mel Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Clair-Mel Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dowdell Middle Magnet School
High : Bloomingdale High School

What is the racial makeup of Clair-Mel Elementary School?

Students at Clair-Mel Elementary School are 68% Hispanic, 24% African American, 7% White.

Is Clair-Mel Elementary School a good school?

Clair-Mel Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.5% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Clair-Mel Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 536 students attended Clair-Mel Elementary School.

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