Summary
Miles Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tampa, Florida, serving 664 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.
While Miles Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $9,895 in 2020-2021 to $12,911 in 2023-2024, the school consistently underperforms academically compared to the district and state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were just 22% in 3rd grade English Language Arts, 35% in 4th grade ELA, and 30% in 5th grade ELA, compared to the Hillsborough district averages of 53%, 53%, and 52%, respectively. Additionally, Miles Elementary has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 30.9% to 49.2% over the past few years, significantly higher than the district average of around 31.4%.
When comparing Miles Elementary to nearby schools, the differences are stark. For instance, Muller Elementary Magnet School, located just 1.76 miles away, consistently outperforms Miles Elementary in both ELA and Math proficiency. This suggests that the challenges faced by Miles Elementary, such as its high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (ranging from 75.7% to 85.59%), may be contributing to its underperformance. With targeted interventions and a continued commitment to resource allocation, there may be opportunities for Miles Elementary to enhance its academic performance and better serve its students.
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