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Seminole Heights Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1712^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 24% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Seminole Heights Elementary School is a PK-5 public school in Tampa, FL, serving 375 students within the Hillsborough district, where about 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school stands out for its exceptional 5th-grade English Language Arts (ELA) performance. In the most recent school year, 63% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, which is higher than both the district (58%) and state (61%) averages, and significantly outperforms nearby schools like Oak Grove Elementary School and Mendenhall Elementary School. This "5th Grade Bounce" is a consistent trend, suggesting a highly effective teaching team or intervention program for older students. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.5%, which is dramatically lower than its immediate neighbors such as Sulphur Springs K-8 School (55.6%) and Foster Elementary School (42.0%), indicating a stronger culture of attendance.

While the school spends more per student ($16,231) than many peers like Oak Grove Elementary School ($11,710), its overall state ranking has declined from a peak of the 44th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 24th percentile in 2025-2026. This spending-versus-outcomes paradox raises questions about resource allocation. However, when compared to its closest geographic peers, Seminole Heights is a relative beacon of stability, effectively serving a diverse and economically challenged community better than most of its immediate neighbors. The nearby Trinity School For Children is a high-performing charter with vastly different demographics, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on test scores.

375

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,231

Per pupil spending ?

57.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6201 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33604

(813) 276-5556

District: Hillsborough

Students who attend Seminole Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Memorial Middle School
High:	Hillsborough High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

36.3%

Hispanic:

29.9%

White:

27.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 32nd percentile in 2016 → 24th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (24th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg58%

Florida avg62%

1,712^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 24%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 24% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

105^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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	27.9	1712 of 2240	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	33.0	1558 of 2258	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.2	1261 of 2256	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.0	1288 of 2240	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.2	1388 of 2219	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.6	1632 of 2247	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.7	1768 of 2182	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	24.5	1671 of 2118	21.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.5	1683 of 2112	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	33.2	1429 of 2087	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.3	898 of 2064	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	27.1	1564 of 2029	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	33.6	1348 of 1984	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.7	1294 of 1985	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.0	1077 of 1919	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.6	1016 of 1847	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.3	1040 of 1789	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2007	33.8	1248 of 1786	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	12.5	1529 of 1688	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Science56%-4 vs state

English Language Arts49%-12 vs state

Math46%-18 vs state

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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
Seminole Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6201 N Central Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5556	375	23	16.5	57.3%	102 (27.2%)	136 (36.3%)	112 (29.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)	27.9	1712^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.6%		33	1558^th of 2258 public elementary schools	31.0%	154	37.0	43.0	63.0				46.0	46.0	46.0				56.0				$16,231	$1,595	$14,635
Walton Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	4817 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 231-9272	157	11	13.6		0 (0.0%)	139 (88.5%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.4%)								(n/a)																	$10,938	$1,276	$9,662
Foster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2014 E Diana St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5573	428	27	16.0	81.5%	18 (4.2%)	265 (61.9%)	122 (28.5%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	12.3	2094^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.5%		17.4	1981^st of 2258 public elementary schools	12.3%	113	40.0	43.0	43.0				39.0	47.0	23.0				37.0				$14,475	$2,409	$12,066
Broward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	400 W Osborne Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5592	138	16	8.6	75.4%	13 (9.4%)	50 (36.2%)	62 (44.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (9.4%)	39.3	1421^st of 2240 public elementary schools	36.6%		30.3	1640^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.4%	219	46.0	65.0	50.0				71.0	57.0	45.0				50.0				$29,015	$3,590	$25,424
Edison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1607 E Curtis St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 276-5579	303	26	11.6	85.1%	13 (4.3%)	206 (68.0%)	81 (26.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	9.8	2147^th of 2240 public elementary schools	4.2%		5.4	2216^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.9%	69	28.0	44.0	39.0				25.0	46.0	37.0				29.0				$20,363	$3,978	$16,384
Sulphur Springs K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	8412 N 13th St	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7305	678	36	19.0	84.5%	27 (4.0%)	425 (62.7%)	203 (29.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	19.8	1931^st of 2240 public elementary schools	13.8%		7.9	2183^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	3.3%	252	30.0	43.0	62.0	40.0	34.0	40.0	43.0	57.0	52.0	38.0	27.0	19.0	30.0	28.0	100.0	55.0	$12,521	$1,986	$10,535
Mendenhall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5202 N Mendenhall Dr	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5221	587	38	15.2	69.5%	52 (8.9%)	28 (4.8%)	497 (84.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	32.3	1609^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.2%		24.4	1795^th of 2258 public elementary schools	20.5%	186	59.0	51.0	42.0				54.0	64.0	53.0				36.0				$12,640	$1,514	$11,126
Oak Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6315 N Armenia Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 356-1532	832	46	18.1	71.2%	157 (18.9%)	60 (7.2%)	592 (71.2%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	24.1	1811^th of 2240 public elementary schools	19.2%		19.7	1914^th of 2258 public elementary schools	15.2%	103	45.0	48.0	41.0				53.0	61.0	45.0				42.0				$11,710	$1,827	$9,884
Lockhart Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3719 N 17th St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5727	376	29	13.0	85.6%	19 (5.1%)	321 (85.4%)	31 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	8.5	2161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	3.5%		10.1	2148^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.9%	13	37.0	34.0	38.0				31.0	37.0	38.0				37.0				$16,131	$2,241	$13,890
Trinity School For Children	Public, Charter	K-8	2402 W Osborne Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 874-2402	910	42	21.6	1.6%	383 (42.1%)	45 (4.9%)	410 (45.1%)	16 (1.8%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	52 (5.7%)	72.1	577^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.2%		71.7	589^th of 2258 public elementary schools	73.9%	12	74.0	69.0	68.0	76.0	84.0	65.0	78.0	77.0	60.0	75.0	89.0	68.0	68.0	63.0	90.0	93.0	$11,672	$00	$11,672

Frequently Asked Questions about Seminole Heights Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Seminole Heights Elementary School?

Students at Seminole Heights Elementary School are 36% African American, 30% Hispanic, 27% White, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Seminole Heights Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Seminole Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Memorial Middle School
High : Hillsborough High School

How many students attend Seminole Heights Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended Seminole Heights Elementary School.

What district is Seminole Heights Elementary School in?

Hillsborough

Is Seminole Heights Elementary School a good school?

Seminole Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Florida elementary schools.

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