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Jackson Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

2019^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 11% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Jackson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Plant City, Florida, serving 448 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 49 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Jackson Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Florida elementary schools.

Key challenges facing Jackson Elementary include high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly lower test scores compared to district and state averages, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. For example, in 2024-2025, only 29% of 5th graders were proficient in Science, compared to 50% in the district and 55% statewide. Similarly, 3rd-5th grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are 10-20 percentage points below the district and state. The nearby schools, such as Trapnell Elementary, Cork Elementary, and Walden Lake Elementary, generally outperform Jackson Elementary across these key metrics.

Despite the school's current challenges, the data suggests that there is room for improvement. With targeted interventions and support, Jackson Elementary could potentially make progress in areas like test scores and chronic absenteeism. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges and implementing effective strategies could help Jackson Elementary better serve its students and make meaningful progress.

451

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,794

Per pupil spending ?

73.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

502 E Gilchrist St
Plant City, FL 33563

(813) 757-9341

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Marshall Middle Magnet School
High:	Plant City High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

54.1%

African American:

25.3%

White:

16.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 6th percentile in 2014 → 11th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 5 percentile points since 2014

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (37% vs 58% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Science scores 26 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

2,019^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 11%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to bottom 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

139^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	15.8	2019 of 2258	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	6.6	2206 of 2256	2.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.6	2143 of 2240	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	12.5	2054 of 2219	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	21.2	1799 of 2247	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	11.8	2016 of 2182	7.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	12.7	1953 of 2118	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	14.3	1927 of 2112	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	21.4	1700 of 2087	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	11.2	1949 of 2064	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	20.9	1706 of 2029	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.6	1707 of 1984	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.9	1712 of 1985	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.6	1541 of 1919	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	28.1	1430 of 1847	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	25.9	1403 of 1789	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	21.7	1476 of 1786	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	29.8	1221 of 1688	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math41%-20 vs state

English Language Arts35%-21 vs state

Science29%-26 vs state

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Schools Near Jackson 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 Biology 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 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
Jackson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	502 E Gilchrist St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9341	451	28	15.8	73.2%	72 (16.0%)	114 (25.3%)	244 (54.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.7%)	15.8	2019^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.6%		6.6	2206^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.2%	187	49.0	26.0	29.0				51.0	41.0	32.0				29.0					$14,794	$2,263	$12,530
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1207 E Renfro St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 757-9329	510	34	15.1	44.7%	131 (25.7%)	163 (32.0%)	143 (28.0%)	46 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.3%)	53.4	1028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.5%		67.9	684^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.7%	344	53.0	58.0	58.0				57.0	64.0	61.0				55.0					$11,512	$1,045	$10,468
Wilson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	702 W English St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9307	329	19	17.1	71.1%	92 (28.0%)	28 (8.5%)	198 (60.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	21.2	1867^th of 2258 public elementary schools	17.3%		33.2	1535^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.0%	332	40.0	38.0	42.0				57.0	42.0	38.0				31.0					$14,204	$1,887	$12,317
Burney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S Evers St	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 707-7334	357	31	11.5	74.2%	66 (18.5%)	91 (25.5%)	188 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	15.4	2028^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.2%		18.9	1933^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	14.3%	95	24.0	29.0	38.0				26.0	41.0	53.0				40.0					$17,656	$3,077	$14,579
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	304 W Prosser Dr	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 567-0801	457	26	17.6	56.9%	76 (16.6%)	42 (9.2%)	325 (71.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	10 (2.2%)	27.3	1719^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.9%		48	1140^th of 2256 public elementary schools	49.5%	579	42.0	44.0	46.0	58.0	44.0	53.0	39.0	38.0	44.0	37.0	4.0	45.0	52.0	18.0	48.0	57.0	71.0	$9,127	$887	$8,240
Bryan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2006 W Oak Ave	Plant City	33563	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9300	618	35	17.6	74.1%	83 (13.4%)	62 (10.0%)	456 (73.8%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.9%)	30.8	1618^th of 2258 public elementary schools	28.3%		28.2	1677^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.7%	59	44.0	43.0	50.0				43.0	60.0	38.0				50.0					$12,737	$1,727	$11,010
Trapnell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 W Trapnell Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9313	421	31	13.7	73.4%	59 (14.0%)	61 (14.5%)	282 (67.0%)	9 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	44.9	1228^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.6%		36.4	1449^th of 2256 public elementary schools	35.8%	221	47.0	44.0	47.0				59.0	62.0	70.0				51.0					$14,074	$1,676	$12,399
Cork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3501 N Cork Rd	Plant City	33565	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9353	715	46	15.6	58.0%	317 (44.3%)	15 (2.1%)	363 (50.8%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.2%)	26.6	1738^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.0%		33.1	1537^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.9%	201	39.0	37.0	52.0				43.0	34.0	57.0				45.0					$11,784	$1,499	$10,285
Walden Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 Turkey Creek Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 757-9433	809	53	15.2	39.4%	443 (54.8%)	52 (6.4%)	270 (33.4%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.7%)	70.3	634^th of 2258 public elementary schools	71.9%		72.1	589^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.9%	45	62.0	65.0	64.0				68.0	65.0	70.0				69.0					$11,257	$901	$10,355
Springhead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3208 Nesmith Rd	Plant City	33566	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 757-9321	750	50	15.0	69.2%	223 (29.7%)	44 (5.9%)	458 (61.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.2%)	54.6	1003^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	55.6%		47.3	1168^th of 2256 public elementary schools	48.2%	165	46.0	53.0	56.0				65.0	67.0	56.0				67.0					$11,655	$1,436	$10,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Jackson Elementary School

What district is Jackson Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Jackson Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 451 students attended Jackson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jackson Elementary School?

Students at Jackson Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 25% African American, 16% White, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Jackson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jackson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marshall Middle Magnet School
High : Plant City High School

Is Jackson Elementary School a good school?

Jackson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Florida elementary schools.

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